PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

“Require Direct Cabinet Minister Responses at PMQs for Accountability”

Call on the Government to introduce measures requiring all Cabinet Ministers, including the Prime Minister, to provide direct and comprehensive responses to questions during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), and to ensure the Speaker of the House enforces parliamentary rules to uphold this standard

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000

Background

The Government must ensure Cabinet Ministers, including Keir Starmer, answer PMQs directly to promote transparency and accountability, delivering clear responses to critical issues. The Speaker must enforce rules to maintain parliamentary integrity, compelling full answers. This upholds democratic debate, fosters trust, and ensures PMQs effectively hold the Government to account, strengthening public confidence in politics.