Petition · Cabinet Office

Mandate no honours for individuals who use tax avoidance schemes

Open for signatures 59 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should amend the honours system so that individuals who use tax avoidance arrangements, or who are not contributing standard UK tax payments expected of citizens, are not eligible to receive or retain UK honours such as Knighthoods.
We believe it is reasonable to expect that all UK citizens contribute their fair share of tax to support public services and investment in the country. When individuals use tax avoidance schemes or relocate their tax affairs to minimise or eliminate UK tax contributions, they are not financially supporting the nation in the same way as ordinary taxpayers. We believe awarding honours to such individuals gives a misleading impression of their contribution and commitment to the UK and vindicates tax avoidance.

Timeline

24 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 59
Status Open for signatures
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 24 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.