Petition · Cabinet Office

Public financial support only for ex-Prime Ministers who served a minimum 4 year

Open for signatures 56 signatures

What the petition asks

Require Prime Ministers to complete a full parliamentary term, or serve four years in office, whichever is the longer, before becoming eligible for full state-funded benefits and allowances associated with being a former Prime Minister.
Recent years have seen several Prime Ministers leave office after short periods. We believe the full suite of state-funded benefits for ex-Prime Ministers should only be available to those who complete a full parliamentary term or serve at least four years, whichever is the longer. We believe this would improve accountability, encourage stability and ensure fair value for taxpayers: benefits should reflect service to the country and be subject to greater transparency. Long service should be rewarded, not short tenure.

Timeline

22 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 56
Status Open for signatures
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 22 Jul 2026

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