Petition · past parliament

Remove Boris Johnson from the position of Foreign Secretary.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

In the light of Mr Johnson's appalling behaviour towards foreign nationals including Heads of State he is not a suitable candidate for the role. In addition his lack of leadership following the EU referendum decision, shows he is not capable of publicly steering difficult situations.
The news is currently full of stories of Mr Johnson's insulting behaviour towards others. His comments about the Turkish leader are sufficient alone to ask him to step down from public office.
In his first address at the French Embassy Mr Johnson was booed by the audience.
The UK needs a Foreign Office Minister who has the intelligence, forethought and sensitivity to guide the UK through what will be difficult times. Mr Johnson is not the role model for this post.

Why it was rejected

It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.

Timeline

16 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
22 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 22 Jul 2016

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