Rejected petition Make it a criminal offence for politicians to lie or deceive the public.

In the wake of the Panama Leaks it has become clear that our politicians consider that lying to and deceiving the public is an accepted practice. They hold themselves against a lesser standard than they do us. They too should face the consequences of their words and actions. We deserve better!

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/123348

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Date submitted 9 April 2016
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