Rejected petition PC Keith Palmer should be awarded the George Medal for his incredible bravery.

PC Keith Palmer should be posthumously awarded the George Medal for his outstanding act of bravery to protect the members of our parliament, citizens of the UK and visiting tourists. He gave his life to help and protect. The George Medal is awarded to those who show acts of great bravery.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about honours or appointments.

We’ve marked your petition as confidential to avoid causing distress to the friends and family of PC Keith Palmer.

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The Prime Minister made a statement to the House of Commons about the attack. When answering questions about the statement, she said that PC Palmer will be considered for an honour. You can read what she said here:

https://goo.gl/l7gyNA

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Date submitted 22 March 2017
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