Rejected petition Debate probity issues in politics - use of a professional regulatory body.

There have been a number of recent problems with politicians lying in public and the House of Commons which go unpunished. These are legitimate probity issues which should be dealt with similar to the scrutiny that in other professions is common place. Politicians should be no exception.

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As examples:
EU referendum.
Junior doctors contract.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/139800

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Date submitted 28 June 2016
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