petition rescind knighthood gets thousands signatures

A page like above is displayed to a supporter right after they've added their signature. 'It was a great privilege to serve as prime minister and I would like to thank all those who served alongside me, in politics, public service and all parts of our society, for their dedication and commitment to our country. Here is what it looks like to chip in to promote a petition on : Step 1. of Knighthood The chairmanship of the county bench having become the Repeal of. Critics have accused the former prime minister of 'war. Corn Laws, 487 petitions, 346,982 signatures against - The Queen has. Lied about WMD’s and destabilised the Middle East resulting in turmoil and thousands of deaths of its citizens and hundreds of military deaths. A petition to strip Tony Blair of the Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter title has hit 400,000 signatures. Knighthoods have been bestowed regularly on former prime ministers.įollowing the announcing, Sir Tony said: 'It is an immense honour to be appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and I am deeply grateful to Her Majesty the Queen. He took us into wars that had nothing to do with us. Sir Tony, who was PM between 19, has come under fire repeatedly for his involvement in the war in Iraq. Read more: April could have 'catastrophic' impact on cost of living for swathe of UK population 'We petition the Prime Minister to petition Her Majesty to have this honour removed.' The honour is bestowed by the Queen and it is the oldest and most senior type in the British system. The former prime minister has been appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

'Tony Blair is the least deserving person of any public honour, particularly anything awarded by Her Majesty the Queen. The Petition Committee commented: We cannot accept petitions about honours or appointments, including requests for individuals to be given or not given. An online petition calling to remove Tony Blair’s knighthood has hit 230,000 signatures in just 48 hours after the New Year Honours were released. For this alone he should be held accountable for war crimes. 'He was personally responsible for causing the death of countless innocent, civilian lives and servicemen in various conflicts. The petition, started by Angus Scott, says: 'Tony Blair caused irreparable damage to both the constitution of the United Kingdom and to the very fabric of the nation's society.

Petition rescind knighthood gets thousands signatures