Rejected petition Set up a valid e-petition system

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Following the disgraceful use of a three line whip on the vote for an EU referendum which effectively destroyed the validity of the entire e-petition system we urge the government to set up an e-petition system which not only guarantees discussion in the house of commons but also a free vote on any motion based upon that e-petition.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

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

Whipping is a matter for political parties and not HM Government.

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

Date submitted 24 October 2011
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