Rejected petition Ensure there is a TV debate for the 2017 General Election between party leaders.

Whatever your political leaning a democracy functions best when the electorate is well informed. The early reports that the Conservative party will not partake is frankly disturbing. As the ruling party they have a responsibility more than anyone to champion democracy. Ensure complete attendance.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

A decision about whether to host a debate would be the responsibility of the broadcasters, not the UK Government or Parliament.

A decision about whether to take part in a debate would be for Theresa May to make as leader of the Conservative party, not as the Prime Minister. We can only accept petitions about the Prime Minister’s actions as part of the Government, not as the leader of a political party.

You may wish to sign this petition instead:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/195600

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 18 April 2017
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