Petition · past parliament
A new Prime Minister to be chosen by secret ballot of MPs
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
The Queen appointed our current Prime Minister on the strength of advice, from the former PM, that he commanded the confidence of Parliament – despite the fact that most MPs never voted for his appointment and many, even in his own party, openly regard him as utterly unfit for the office.
The process that led to this appointment has seriously undermined public respect for Parliament and for our whole system of government. However, a no-confidence vote without a more suitable candidate already lined up risks a damaging period of uncertainty.
We therefore ask that, in advance of a no-confidence vote, a potential new Prime Minister be selected by MPs through a secret ballot, using a voting system that maximises their ability to demonstrate which candidates would have their support.
We therefore ask that, in advance of a no-confidence vote, a potential new Prime Minister be selected by MPs through a secret ballot, using a voting system that maximises their ability to demonstrate which candidates would have their support.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
Timeline
| 14 Aug 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Sep 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.