The PM must give a direct answer to every question without deflection or evasion
I want Parliament to require the Prime Minister to give direct, substantive answers at PMQs without deflection. This would strengthen accountability, improve transparency, and ensure proper scrutiny of government decisions, helping rebuild public trust in democratic institutions
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 11/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 11/100,000
- 10 APR 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Introduce standards for answers to PMQs to be enforced by the Speaker https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762566
- 19 MAR 2026Petition created
Background
Requiring the Prime Minister to give direct, substantive answers without deflection would strengthen accountability, improve transparency, and build public trust. It ensures Parliament can properly scrutinise government actions and keeps political debate focused on real issues.