Petition · past parliament
Demand the resignation of Sam Gyimah MP.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Sam Gyimah, Conservative MP for East Surrey, today filibustered the proposed Turing Bill.
This is despite being part of the Ministry for Justice, and previously announcing his support for the Bill.
Lies, undemocratic acts of petulance, and homophobia have no place at all in the 21st Century.
This is despite being part of the Ministry for Justice, and previously announcing his support for the Bill.
Lies, undemocratic acts of petulance, and homophobia have no place at all in the 21st Century.
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 is not a decision for the Government or Parliament as a whole.
Timeline
| 21 Oct 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Oct 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Oct 2016
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.