Petition

Introduce statutory term limits for the office of Mayor of London.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce legislation to legally cap the office of Mayor of London at a maximum of two consecutive terms. Parliament should amend relevant statutes to prevent unlimited re-elections, ensuring regular leadership turnover to avoid power concentration and strengthen democratic accountability.
The Mayor of London oversees key areas such as policing, transport, housing and the capital’s strategic direction. With no cap on terms, power can become too concentrated, affecting London and the UK as a whole. A two-term limit would prevent entrenched leadership, boost fairness, encourage fresh ideas and keep governance accountable, transparent and responsive, strengthening public trust nationwide. Democracies impose term limits to ensure regular change and prevent prolonged tenures in office

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Limit Lord Mayor Tenure to Two Terms
Limit Lord Mayor Tenure to Two Terms

Timeline

1 Dec 2025 Petition opened for signatures
8 Jan 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 8 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.