Petition · past parliament

Stop selling off public assets in the false name of austerity.

Closed 109 signatures

What the petition asks

The Tories have privatised MORE in 6 years than Thatcher's government did in 10.
The Post Office was sold off for record losses.
The NHS is being sold off piece by piece under our noses.
If you feel 'free' (paid by YOUR taxes) healthcare is essential to a healthy,prospering society, sign.
Video breaks austerity myth:
http://www.thecanary.co/2016/02/03/editor-chief-canary-smashes-austerity-bits-video/

why are rail fares extortionate? :
http://gu.com/p/4ffcp?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Post office sold privately:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-3111010/Government-sell-remainder-Royal-Mail-shares-raise-1-5bn.html

Article explaining privatisation surge in NHS:
http://www.thecanary.co/2016/02/08/cameron-just-launched-privatisation-surge-end-nhs-time-leaves-office/

Timeline

12 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
12 Aug 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 109
Status Closed
Opened 12 Feb 2016
Closed 12 Aug 2016

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