Petition · past parliament

Gavin Williamson to resign over abysmal handling of A Levels 2020

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Gavin Williamson's shambolic leadership and management of the A Level's result process has lead to a catastrophic failure of the young people of this country, who have been 'awarded' significantly downgraded results that do not reflect their abilities.
Government to review the situation and the unfair assignment of the biggest reduction in A Level grades that have jeopardise young peoples futures.
Gavin Williamson to resign from his position due to his abysmal handling of this situation

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.

Timeline

13 Aug 2020 Petition opened for signatures
19 Aug 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 Aug 2020

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