{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764834.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":764834,"attributes":{"action":"The PM must give a direct answer to every question without deflection or evasion","background":"I want Parliament to require the Prime Minister to give direct, substantive answers at PMQs without deflection. This would strengthen accountability, improve transparency, and ensure proper scrutiny of government decisions, helping rebuild public trust in democratic institutions","additional_details":"Requiring the Prime Minister to give direct, substantive answers without deflection would strengthen accountability, improve transparency, and build public trust. It ensures Parliament can properly scrutinise government actions and keeps political debate focused on real issues.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2026-03-19T21:26:03.496Z","updated_at":"2026-04-10T11:19:25.075Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-10T11:16:34.729Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-03-19T22:38:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nIntroduce standards for answers to PMQs to be enforced by the Speaker\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762566"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}