Petition
Make lying for votes illegal, with penalties and new elections
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it illegal for parties or candidates to win votes through lies and false promises, with penalties, disqualification, and a general election called. Public servants must be accountable to protect democracy and restore trust.
Public trust in politics is collapsing. The Government’s response to petition 119416 relied on voluntary integrity, not enforceable rules. Parties break promises, like Labour’s pledge of no tax rises, leaving people fearful and trapped in a living-to-work cycle. Hardworking citizens are punished while others gain unfairly. Laws are needed to ensure honesty, accountability, and fairness.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Make the government legally accountable for delivering its manifesto promises
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Make the government legally accountable for delivering its manifesto promises
Make the government legally accountable for delivering its manifesto promises
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.