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Ban MPs & Ministers from using a 'disappearing message' function on work phones

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openCabinet Officeby Marie CorbettOpened 29 June 2026

Background

In order for complete transparency to the UK taxpayer, and to speed up any possible future police enquiries, all MPs' and Ministers' work phones & other devices should not be allowed to have the 'disappearing messages' feature.

Additional details

The taxpayer deserves to be able to hold MPs and Ministers accountable for their actions.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Blackpool SouthChris Webb
4
RedcarAnna Turley
3
FyldeMr Andrew Snowden
2
Newton AbbotMartin Wrigley
2
Arbroath and Broughty FerryStephen Gethins
2
ChorleySir Lindsay Hoyle
2
Lewisham NorthVicky Foxcroft
2
DartfordJim Dickson
2
Blyth and AshingtonIan Lavery
2
Brentwood and OngarAlex Burghart
2
Alloa and GrangemouthBrian Leishman
2
Brighton Kemptown and PeacehavenChris Ward
2
Arbroath and Broughty FerryLara Bird
2
Liverpool WaltonDan Carden
2
Rochester and StroodLauren Edwards
2
Corby and East NorthamptonshireLee Barron
2
Calder ValleyJosh Fenton-Glynn
1
Brighton PavilionSiân Berry
1
Bradford SouthJudith Cummins
1
Bridlington and The WoldsCharlie Dewhirst
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 771536.