Petition · past parliament

Pass a law to remove the Speaker of the House of Commons during a Parliament

Closed 53 signatures

What the petition asks

A Speaker to the House of Commons cannot be removed during the term of Parliament. This petition is to pass a law to enable Parliament to remove a Speaker during a Parliament if they harm the National Interest.

Timeline

13 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 53
Status Closed
Opened 13 Mar 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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