Rejected petition Abolition of the Chief Whips Office in Government and in Opposition

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For the abolition of the Chief Whips Office in Government and in opposition so removing any technical breach of Parliamentary Privilege. Removing any form of communication that forces an Member of Parliament to act against 'The Party's' direction when a dabate is to be voted on. Then a Member of Parliament can be more accountable to there electorate regarding a debate and vote on an issue before Parliament freely.

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 3 November 2011
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