PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reform the Role of Parliamentary Whips to Strengthen Democratic Representation
Whips should require MPs to attend and vote, but it should be made illegal to force them to vote along party lines. MPs should vote according to the views and interests of their constituents to strengthen democratic representation and restore public confidence in Parliament.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
9
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
Background
Many voters feel MPs follow party orders rather than representing the views of their constituents.
MPs need to prioritise the interests and views of the people who elected them in order to improve accountability and trust in Parliament, including confidence in how decisions are made in Westminster.