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Theresa May should Resign with immediate effect

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The PM has failed to deliver on behalf of the United Kingdom, she should resign with immediate effect, and make way for a stronger leader to deliver the will of the 17.4 million voters that voted to leave the European Union.

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 honours and appointments. That includes asking for people to resign or be sacked.

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Timeline

2 Apr 2019 Petition opened for signatures
5 Apr 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Apr 2019

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