Petition · past parliament
Make the vote for next Prime Minister open to everyone, not just Conservatives
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
David Cameron has resigns so now what?
1) Conservative MPs elect two candidates.
2) A postal ballot will be sent out to all Conservative party members.
The winner of this vote is the next PM. That means that 149,800 Tory activists, 0.002% of the population, will choose the next leader of the UK.
1) Conservative MPs elect two candidates.
2) A postal ballot will be sent out to all Conservative party members.
The winner of this vote is the next PM. That means that 149,800 Tory activists, 0.002% of the population, will choose the next leader of the UK.
Information from http://uk.businessinsider.com/david-cameron-resigns-after-brexit-referendum-next-prime-minister-will-be-chosen-by-party-activists-2016-6
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We cannot accept petitions about party political matters. The Conservative Party alone is responsible for choosing its next leader. You can share your thoughts with the Conservative Party by contacting them here: https://www.conservatives.com/contact
Timeline
| 24 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Jun 2016
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