Petition · past parliament

Hold a by-election for Sheffield Hallam.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Call a By-election for Sheffield Hallam.
Jared O’Mara reportedly has not been seen his parliamentary duties for the past 4 months. this is leaving the constituency, of Sheffield Hallam without representation. this a crucial time for the UK and government in regards to Brexit talks and other matters. A by-election should be held sooner rather than later.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for MPs to be sacked or fired.

The resignation of an MP would be an individual decision for that person, and not a decision for the Government or Parliament as a whole.

Timeline

10 Jan 2018 Petition opened for signatures
16 Jan 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Jan 2018

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