Petition
End drinking culture in parliament
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Hannah Spencer recently highlighted the drinking culture which exists in Parliament.
For most people, drinking at work is a sacking offence.
It is worrying to think that important decisions are being made by intoxicated MPs. We need a change in the rules to end drinking at work for MPs
For most people, drinking at work is a sacking offence.
It is worrying to think that important decisions are being made by intoxicated MPs. We need a change in the rules to end drinking at work for MPs
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Ban the sale and consumption of alcohol in House of Commons venues: Ban the sale and consumption of alcohol in House of Commons venues
Timeline
| 20 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.