Rejected petition The removal of titles from all titled citizens not paying UK taxes.

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The aristocratic titles of Lord and Sir should be removed from all title holding British Citizen who do not pay income or business taxes to the UK Treasury.

This should include the majority share holders and directors of all companies registered within the UK but holding profits earned or originating from the UK in overseas accounts or paying those taxes overseas.

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Date submitted 4 August 2011
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