Rejected petition Award a knighthood to Gary Lineker for services to humanitarian aid awareness.

On 18/10/2016, Gary Lineker raised concerns over the treatment and welfare of young migrants coming to the U.K. from war-torn Syria. His simple statement, viewed by millions, has resulted in frank discussions about how we, as a nation, should treat desperate refugees with compassion and empathy.

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Date submitted 21 October 2016
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