Cancel pmqs

Recent signers:
Patrick Callaway and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) has become a spectacle rather than a functional democratic process. Every week, we anticipate a session where our elected leader is expected to address critical issues and answer the questions posed by Members of Parliament. Yet, PMQs has turned into a platform for theatrical exchanges and political posturing, leaving constituents' concerns unaddressed.

This decline in meaningful dialogue during PMQs is deeply concerning because it undermines the very essence of accountability. The Prime Minister evades questions, delivering prepared lines that often sidestep the actual issues at hand. The frustration is mounting among citizens who look to this forum for transparency and truth about the government's actions and policies.

It's not just a performance that misses the mark; it's a disservice to the citizens expecting answers about policies affecting their lives and futures. The very idea of PMQs is being mocked when the result is more noise than substance.

PMQs was designed as a mechanism to uphold democratic accountability, yet it currently serves as a stage for political showmanship. Many citizens feel cheated out of the opportunity to see genuine scrutiny of government decisions.

It is time to reconsider the format or even the existence of PMQs if it continues to fail its fundamental purpose. One potential solution could be to replace it with a more structured and moderated format, ensuring that real answers are provided, and important national issues are discussed in a comprehensive manner.

Additionally, the speakers' role must be reinforced to hold the Prime Minister accountable when evasion tactics are used, ensuring that every question is met with a relevant and satisfactory response.

We, as conscientious citizens, demand that the government take immediate action to revamp or cancel PMQs to restore integrity and accountability within our parliamentary system. Let’s work together for a functioning democracy where every voice is heard and answered. Sign this petition to demand change.

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Recent signers:
Patrick Callaway and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) has become a spectacle rather than a functional democratic process. Every week, we anticipate a session where our elected leader is expected to address critical issues and answer the questions posed by Members of Parliament. Yet, PMQs has turned into a platform for theatrical exchanges and political posturing, leaving constituents' concerns unaddressed.

This decline in meaningful dialogue during PMQs is deeply concerning because it undermines the very essence of accountability. The Prime Minister evades questions, delivering prepared lines that often sidestep the actual issues at hand. The frustration is mounting among citizens who look to this forum for transparency and truth about the government's actions and policies.

It's not just a performance that misses the mark; it's a disservice to the citizens expecting answers about policies affecting their lives and futures. The very idea of PMQs is being mocked when the result is more noise than substance.

PMQs was designed as a mechanism to uphold democratic accountability, yet it currently serves as a stage for political showmanship. Many citizens feel cheated out of the opportunity to see genuine scrutiny of government decisions.

It is time to reconsider the format or even the existence of PMQs if it continues to fail its fundamental purpose. One potential solution could be to replace it with a more structured and moderated format, ensuring that real answers are provided, and important national issues are discussed in a comprehensive manner.

Additionally, the speakers' role must be reinforced to hold the Prime Minister accountable when evasion tactics are used, ensuring that every question is met with a relevant and satisfactory response.

We, as conscientious citizens, demand that the government take immediate action to revamp or cancel PMQs to restore integrity and accountability within our parliamentary system. Let’s work together for a functioning democracy where every voice is heard and answered. Sign this petition to demand change.

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Petition created on 18 March 2026