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.
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.