Petition · past parliament

Boris Johnson must resign because he acted unlawfully in proroguing Parliament.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

The Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson acted unlawfully in proroguing Parliament. A Prime Minister who has abused his power in this way is unfit to hold that position.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The resignation of the Prime Minister would be an individual decision for that person, and not a decision for the Government or Parliament as a whole.

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Timeline

24 Sep 2019 Petition opened for signatures
30 Sep 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 30 Sep 2019

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