Submitted on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Rejected on Friday 29th November 2024
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Remove the Church of England's Bishops from the House of Lords
Currently there are 26 Bishops from the Church of England in the House of Lords. They should be removed, there should be a clear separation between the Church and the State. We shouldn't give individuals political power based on their religious status.
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Remove the automatic right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700563
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