Petition · past parliament

Suspend Zac Goldsmith from the Conservative Party for Islamophobic campaigning

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

Zac Goldsmith has led a campaign based on stereotypes, fear and the exploitation of cultural tensions between ethnic minorities. He has continuously suggested that by voting for a Muslim mayor (Sadiq Khan), this is an endorsement of terrorism. This divisive wedge campaign is affronts integration.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise is not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. This would be a matter for the Conservative Party.

Timeline

1 May 2016 Petition opened for signatures
3 May 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 May 2016

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