Petition · past parliament
Grant John Sentamu, former Archbishop of York, a peerage.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
It has been customary for many years that retiring Archbishops in both Canterbury and York are given peerages and a seat in the House of Lords. It seems extraordinary that John Sentamu has been excluded from this tradition, and this oversight should be corrected immediately.
As the first black Archbishop in England, it seems extraordinary that the Government would choose to exclude John Sentamu from the House of Lords. Further, in a reforming House, his life experience and knowledge would make an invaluable contribution to improving legislation as it passes through Parliament. Plus his work in breaking down barriers and promoting diversity merit a place in the Lords on their own. Please correct this oversight.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
Timeline
| 18 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Oct 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.