Petition · past parliament

Dismiss Dominic Cummings from his post in Downing Street.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

It is important to show the public of this country that the Government and its employees are prepared to offer leadership in the current crisis and lead by example. Rather than behave in a way reduces the effectivness of the then, current and future policies.
Dispense with the services of this individual for conduct prejudicial to the good name and standing of Parliament and the British Government.

Why it was rejected

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

We can’t accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for someone to lose their job. Taking disciplinary action or firing someone is a matter for individual employers to take in line with employment law and the employer’s HR policies.

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Timeline

24 May 2020 Petition opened for signatures
1 Jun 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 1 Jun 2020

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