Petition · past parliament

David Cameron should withdraw his resignation and remain Prime Minister.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

A year ago, over 11 million Britons voted for David Cameron to be their Prime Minister. In his resignation speech, he said that, 'the will of the British People is an instruction that must be delivered'. Let him practice what he preaches and continue to 'deliver' our instruction of May 2015.
David Cameron has provided stability and fine leadership for the UK over the past 6 years. Right now, the country needs stability more than ever before during his tenure. He might not agree with Brexit but, as he says, democratic leaders 'deliver the instruction' of their nation. They do not walk away when they are most needed.

Why it was rejected

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

The resignation of an individual Minister, including the Prime Minister, is not a decision for the Government or Parliament as a whole. It is a decision for the individual concerned. The UK Government or Parliament cannot stop a Minister resigning.

Timeline

28 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
29 Jun 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 29 Jun 2016

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