Petitions/Legislate to require all invoices to be paid within 21 days of receipt
StatusOngoing
Opened10 Feb 2026
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Pass a law which requires all UK and foreign businesses, local authorities and government institutions to pay all invoices within 21 days of receipt in the UK.

We believe far too many small to medium businesses are struggling unnecessarily due to late payments from large companies. Cash flow is a key element in the success of any business. When a business fails, it is not just their suppliers that may suffer, the company may often be unable to pay their debts to the treasury. We believe this can be avoided by introducing a law that could enable fair competition between small and large businesses.

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Alex McIntyre
1Alex McIntyre MP
Gloucester
4
Judith Cummins
2Judith Cummins MP
Bradford South
3
Danny Kruger
3Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
3
Ashley Dalton
4Ashley Dalton MP
West Lancashire
3
Robin Swann
5Robin Swann MP
South Antrim
3
Sean Woodcock
6Sean Woodcock MP
Banbury
2
Lorraine Beavers
7Lorraine Beavers MP
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
2
Chris Webb
8Chris Webb MP
Blackpool South
2
Richard Tice
9Richard Tice MP
Boston and Skegness
2
Aphra Brandreth
10Aphra Brandreth MP
Chester South and Eddisbury
2