Rejected petition Sack the Secretary of Health and Social Care Matt Hancock MP

Matt Hancock MP did not adhere to the covid rules set by his own Government . This was while the public were told they would be fined if they broke the law and relatives were unable to visit loved ones in care homes or hug loved ones at a funeral. He must resign as Health and Social Care Secretary

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Matt Hancock MP must now resign

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.

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 26 June 2021
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