Rejected petition Matt Hancock to resign as Health Secretary and issue a public apology

Make Matt Hancock resign

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In light of recent events, how can this man serve the British Public as Health Secretary. A government who put strict rules during the pandemic and even they can’t follow them.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about honours or appointments.

We can't accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for MPs or Ministers to be sacked or for them to resign. Public statements, including apologies, are a matter for individual MPs, not the Government or House of Commons.

Since you started your petition, Matt Hancock has resigned and Sajid Javid has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

You can read Matt Hancock's resignation letter and the Prime Minister's response here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/matt-hancocks-resignation-letter-and-the-prime-ministers-response

And you can read the press release announcing the appointment of Sajid Javid as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-rt-hon-sajid-javid-mp-appointed-secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care

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Date submitted 25 June 2021
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