Petition · past parliament
Do not allow MPs who are candidates for succeeding The PM a vote on Brexit Deal
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
Those who are likely to take over from May as Prime minister should not be able to vote on May’s Deal as they will be biased.
Their political career should not come before the future welfare of the UK.
Their political career should not come before the future welfare of the UK.
Teresa May will stand down as Prime Minister if her Deal is backed, this would lead to an immediate change in opinion for those who are likely to succeed her. They will back her deal to further their political ideal rather than voting in favour of what is good for the People of the UK. Those who are likely to take over From May should not be able to vote on May’s Deal.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
It's not the UK Government's or Parliament's responsibility to bar MPs from voting on issues.
Timeline
| 28 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Apr 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Apr 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.