Prime Minister’s Petitions – Rejections
Anorak begins a regular look at those petitions appearing on the Prime Minister’s website.
Submit your petition to Anorak and we will champion the best one. It will be a group effort.
At the time of writing there are 7087 open petitions on the site. And 4904 rejected petitions.
Rejected petitons so far include:
TO have more control over the selling of alcohol from small shops, small,off linces, supermarkets, stores in built up areas, council estates where there are teenages causing proplems i.e. anti-social behaviour. Withdraw alcohol licences immediately in a vacinty of 2.5 miles of known hotspots – Michael Mckenzie
Rejected: It contained wording that is impossible to understand
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to sex a badger – Edwin Van Cleef
Rejected: It contained language which is offensive, intemperate, or provocative
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Allow cannabis to be sold over the counter – Peter Kerr
Rejected: It was commercial endorsement, promotion of a product, service or publication, or statements that amounted to adverts
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to stay on as Prime Minister for a fourth term despite having said he will stand down in the next 12 months – Alan Skipper
Rejected: It contained party political material
WE wish to draw attention to the proposed change of use of the swimming pool at Noth West Kent College Oakfield Lane Dartford, to enlarged drama facilities. The pool is used by schools, clubs and pensioners, which is all in line with the Goverments policy of Health for Britain, and will be a great loss to the users – Mr B A Bishop & Mrs E D Bishop
Rejected: It doesn’t actually request any action
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ignore all of these petitions (except this one) – Graham Thompson
Rejected: It was an issue for which an e-petition is not the appropriate channel
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to create a ministry of Silly Walks – Luke Freeman
Rejected: It was intended to be humorous, or have no point about government policy
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to STOP TAXING THE PEOPLE OF BRITAIN TO DEATH – Don O’ Mahoney
Rejected: It contained party political material
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Bring Back breakfast cereal LUCKY CHARMS to our glorious nation
Rejected: It contained language which is offensive, intemperate, or provocative
IN order to spice up the proceedings at No10 i feel a bit of added comedy would not go a miss. What then would be better than our politicians dressed as clowns as they cheer and jeer at each other – Rob of A very special one
Rejected: It was intended to be humorous, or have no point about government policy
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Force Julie Kirkbride, Bromsgrove’s MP, to do some work and stop having her photo taken – James Brogan of North Bromsgrove High School
Rejected: It was outside the remit or powers of the Prime Minister and Government
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Shoot dead all convicted peadophiles and child mollestors – Justin Skinner
Rejected: It was similar to and/or overlaps with an existing petition or petitions
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to make the stone roses reform. More details – Joseph Kemp
Rejected: It was intended to be humorous, or have no point about government policy
WE the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to get Jason Robery to shut the window as it is freezing. Jason is a hot fella and always needs the window open. However, the rest of the office is suffering and there is potential for several members of staff to display symptoms of pneumonia. This will cause great distress and potentially be critical to the loss of income to the working sector and a decline in economy – John Roberts
Rejected: It was intended to be humorous, or have no point about government policy
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