Petition · past parliament
Award Captain Tom with a Knighthood
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The 99-year-old war veteran has walked 100 laps around his garden to raise more than £13m for the NHS. This is a remarkable achievement and should be recognised with a Knighthood.
Captain Tom has shown true British spirit and managed to raise an incredible £13m for our NHS. He's an inspiration to us all and deserves the highest level of recognition for this achievement.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
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Timeline
| 16 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Apr 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 Apr 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.