Ban people with any criminal conviction from standing for Mayor

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closedCabinet OfficeOpened 20 February 2026Closed 20 August 2026

Background

We believe a Mayor is a position of responsibility, and will have dealings with vulnerable parts of the public including children, and they will be in charge of public finances.

Additional details

Therefore we call on the Government to ban anyone with criminal convictions from standing for Mayor.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 757888.