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
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.