Prohibit the Use of Mobile Devices During Formal Parliamentary Proceedings
- 2,604 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,642 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the House of Commons to adopt rules to restrict MPs from using mobile phones and tablets during formal parliamentary proceedings. Clear guidance and appropriate sanctions should ensure compliance and maintain professional standards.
Hold MPs Accountable: By-Elections if They Lie or Mislead the Public 3 Times
- 672 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 714 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I want MPs held fully accountable for lying or misleading the public in any context - on social media, in interviews, speeches, or Parliament. Each lie could incur a fine, be logged in a public register, and if an MP accumulates three lies, a by-election could be triggered to protect democracy.
Require Members of Parliament to have min 15yrs work experience outside politics
- 49 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 53 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Ensure the elected representatives of the people have the relevant real world experience necessary to make more informed decisions.
Members of Parliament are elected into a position of power and trust. It is therefore imperative that Parliamentarians accurately review the information they are presented with and ensure, to the best of their ability, the information they present to the general public is truthful.
The Government responsed to this petition on 11th March 2019 (View Full Response)An MP is calling for the practice of saying prayers at the beginning of parliamentary business in the Commons to be abolished.
The Government responsed to this petition on 13th February 2019 (View Full Response)In 2016, the food subsidy in Parliament cost taxpayers around £3.7 million. This use of taxpayers’ money must stop and the funds diverted to public services where it is needed. MPs earn significant wages and citizens who themselves struggle to buy food should not be forced to help feed MPs as well.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th April 2018 (View Full Response)The UK Constitution is one of the few uncodified Constitutions in the world. Following a public consultation to hear their views, the Government should bring together all relevant laws and conventions into a single, codified Constitution.
Hold a confidence/no confidence referendum on the government every 2.5 years
- Final Signatures: 51
Mid-way through a Prime Minister’s time in office (5 years), a referendum should be held on whether the general public has confidence, or no confidence, in the current government. If a majority vote 'no confidence' this should then lead to a general election.
Breaking Manifesto Pledges Should Immediately Trigger a General Election.
- Final Signatures: 51
Governments are elected based on a political party's manifesto to the British public. A bond of trust is therefore made to carry out those pledges, if they are directly broken so is the bond, rendering the GE result fraudulent. At this point the Opposition should have the power to call a fresh GE.
Recall Parliament to debate proposals for Domestic Vaccine Passports
- Final Signatures: 795
The House of Commons should be recalled during the summer recess to debate and vote on the very important issue of Domestic Vaccine Passports and the Government's plans to require these passports for accessing some settings at the end of September.