Petition · past parliament
Boris Johnson must resign now that prorogation of parliament ruled unlawful
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
On the 28th August 2019, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his intention to prorogue parliament. On the 24th September, the Supreme Court found that this action was illegal. This petition proposes that his actions constituted an attack on British democracy and that he must resign forthwith.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
We can't accept petitions about honours or appointments, which includes calling for someone to lose their job.
Timeline
| 24 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Sep 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.