Petition · Cabinet Office
Make lobbying for private gain entirely illegal in the UK
Open for signatures
74 signatures
What the petition asks
Make lobbying for private gain illegal removing direct influence of private individuals, corporations, and interest groups over lawmakers. Under this approach, elected officials would be prohibited from meeting with or accepting input from any entity seeking to influence legislation for private gain
Lobbying government should be illegal because it allows concentrated wealth and special interests to exert disproportionate influence over public policy, undermining democratic equality. When corporations or well-funded groups can shape laws behind closed doors, elected officials may prioritize the interests of private organisations and individuals over the public good, eroding trust in democratic institutions.
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
18 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.