Petition · past parliament
Sack the Ambassador to the United States on the grounds of misconduct.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
In a normal workplace if an employee brings his employer in to disrepute it is classed as gross misconduct and normally results in termination of contract. By making the comments about President Trump, the ambassador has brought the entire country into disrepute with the United States.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
We can't accept petitions that call for people to be given or to lose a job.
Timeline
| 8 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jul 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 Jul 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.