Hold a Parliamentary Debate on Electoral Reform and Proportional Representation

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to hold a full parliamentary debate on electoral reform and proportional representation so the public and Parliament can openly discuss whether the current system remains fit for purpose

The recent local elections showed how fragmented UK politics has become. Millions now vote for parties outside the traditional two-party system, yet a party can still gain overwhelming power without broad national support. Whether people vote Labour, Conservative, Reform UK, Green or Liberal Democrat, their views deserve fair representation in Parliament. The UK now looks far more like a multi-party country than a two-party one, and many voters feel Parliament no longer reflects how we vote.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action, such as changing a policy, conducting a review, publishing guidance or passing legislation. The Petitions Committee may then decide to schedule a debate on the petition and its proposal in Parliament.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, or you may wish to sign one of the following petitions.

"Switch to proportional representation for general elections" Switch to proportional representation for general elections

"Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system" Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system

Timeline

12 May 2026	Petition opened for signatures
8 Jun 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 8 Jun 2026

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