Petition · past parliament

Resignation of David Cameron called for following Panama Papers disclosures.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

David Camerson's failure to respond fully, accurately and quickly in response to family income matters disclosed by the Panama Papers shows him to be not a "fit and proper" person to hold the Prime Minister position in the UK.
It is not proper that a Prime Minister who has benefited from tax avoidance legislation and structures oversees and influences the UK's tax legislation.

It is not proper that a Prime Minister who has benefited from tax avoidance trusts, legislation and structures represents the UK at EC and actively participates in action to prevent fuller disclosure and tighter legislation on EU legislation on offshore trusts

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The resignation of the Prime Minister is not a decision for the Government or Parliament as a whole.

We already have a petition open calling on the House of Commons to consider a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister:

Consider a vote of no confidence in David Cameron

Timeline

8 Apr 2016 Petition opened for signatures
10 Apr 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 10 Apr 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.