Rejected petition Make political party manifestos a legally binding contract.

Political manifestos are used to encourage voters to vote based on what is deemed to be a priority. These are always based on promises that they will break. It's about time that manifestos were made a legally binding contract, so that courts could intervene and fine the party.

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Because they need to be held accountable for the lies they tell to get elected.

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Date submitted 8 April 2025
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