Petition · Cabinet Office
Hold MPs accountable for misleading statements and apply sanctions
Closed
1,080 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a statutory mechanism to investigate and sanction MPs who make demonstrably false or misleading statements in Parliament or public communications. This should include an independent body empowered to review evidence, issue corrections, and apply proportionate penalties.
Public trust in democracy depends on honesty and accountability. When MPs make misleading statements, it distorts policy debates and erodes confidence in government. Currently, there is no effective statutory system to hold MPs accountable for false claims. Introducing evidence-based sanctions will ensure transparency, protect democratic integrity, and prevent misinformation from influencing decisions that affect everyone.
Timeline
| 19 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,080
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
19 Dec 2025
Closed
19 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.