Petition · Cabinet Office
Ban people with any criminal conviction from standing for Mayor
Open for signatures
115 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe a Mayor is a position of responsibility, and will have dealings with vulnerable parts of the public including children, and they will be in charge of public finances.
Therefore we call on the Government to ban anyone with criminal convictions from standing for Mayor.
Timeline
| 20 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
115
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
20 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.