Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Ban elected officials from holding or running for foreign public office
Closed
76 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to introduce a law preventing MPs or anyone who holds elected office in England from running for, accepting, or holding elected or appointed public office in a foreign government while still in office.
Elected officials should be fully accountable to the people they represent. Holding or seeking office in a foreign government while serving as an MP or councillor creates potential conflicts of interest and could undermine public trust. A clear legal ban would strengthen integrity and democratic accountability.
Timeline
| 17 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
76
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
17 Dec 2025
Closed
17 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.