Extend rules for an MP misleading Parliament to include misleading the Public.
There is an existing set of rules, processes, committees and penalties that relate to an MP misleading Parliament. The scope of this should be extended to include MPs who mislead the Public, providing a quick & cost effective way to close this loophole.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
- 14 APR 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Hold MPs Accountable: By-Elections if They Lie or Mislead the Public 3 Times https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760247
- 18 MAR 2026Petition created
Background
Misinformation & outright dishonesty has become prevalent in the communication & campaigning of some MPs. This undermines our whole democracy & tarnishes the reputations of all who serve in Parliament. MPs should not be able to influence voters by misleading them & the fact that there are currently no formal consequences for doing so is negligent.