Introduce a new honours system for MPs & mayors
Introduce a new system for honours, including: • Prohibiting knighthoods & other honours for serving MPs and mayors. • A 5-year cooling-off period after leaving office before they become eligible. • Establishing an independent body to evaluate nominations based on merit.
Signatures
54
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 54/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 54/100,000
- 04 AUG 2025Petition closedFinal total: 54 signatures
- 04 FEB 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
I believe awarding knighthoods to serving politicians raises serious concerns about conflicts of interest & the integrity of honours. I think it can be perceived as rewarding political loyalty rather than merit, potentially influencing decision-making & eroding public trust. I believe any cronyism could undermine the credibility of honours. I think having a cool off period & independent evaluation would preserve the system's credibility, ensuring awards are based on genuine public service.