Rejected petition Epetitions should have a free vote and not have a whip.

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If an epetition asks for a vote in the House of Commons. It should be a free vote.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not 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 21 October 2011
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