Petition · past parliament

Guarantee UK forces an immediate pension with a lump sum after 22 years service

Closed 4,543 signatures

What the petition asks

Pay and pension reforms have taken their toll on an already demoralised, overworked and undermanned Army.

All three armed services do not have a union to look after the pension rights unlike other public services, the best that can be done is petition.

Timeline

12 Jan 2016 Petition opened for signatures
12 Jul 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,543
Status Closed
Opened 12 Jan 2016
Closed 12 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.