Petition · past parliament

Request the Queen to Knight Capt.Tom Moore for outstanding contribution to UK

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Captain Tom Moore at the age of 100 years has demonstrated exemplary dedication in his support to the UK in particularly his physical fundraising activity for the NHS. Accruing over 12 million. We the undersigned would ask the Government to petition the Queen to Knight Capt Moore
Captain Tom Moore has demonstrated absolute dedication to a cause that is currently at the heart of the Nation, supporting the NHS. The Captain has carried out his fundraising action driven purely from freewill and his dedication to continue serving the people of the UK. This gentleman's incredible effort at the tender age of 100, must be recognised in a manner befitting such a courageous spirit. He has uplifted the spirits of the Nation

Why it was rejected

It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.

We know lots of people want to petition for Colonel Moore to receive an honour, but the Government will only accept individual nominations, not petitions, so we can’t publish your petition.

To submit a nomination for an honour, visit: http://www.gov.uk/honours/

Timeline

16 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
7 May 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 May 2020

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