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Discuss whether Mark Carney Governor of the BOE brought his role in to disrepute

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Mark Carney's forecasts of wildly inaccurate future economic data post a "Leave" vote in the Brexit referendum and continued talking down of the British economy's prospects have damaged the credibility of the Bank of England and diminished the standing of the office of Governor of the BOE.
Mark Carney presented wildly inaccurate forecasts on the impact of a "Leave" vote in the Brexit referendum as credible despite the evidence of hard facts to support them. Mark Carney continues to talk down the British economy's future prospects despite factual evidence to the contrary. Mark Carney actions on interest rate cuts and quantities easing are at complete odds with the factual data on the economy post the vote to "Leave" further damaging his credibility and that of his role of Governor.

Why it was rejected

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

The UK Government and Parliament are not responsible for comments made by the Governor of the Bank of England.

Timeline

22 Sep 2016 Petition opened for signatures
26 Oct 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 26 Oct 2016

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