Petition · past parliament
Abolish University Tuition Fees
Closed
74 signatures
What the petition asks
In 2012 the Coalition Government raised tuition fees to £9000 a year, which means students now face crippling debt. This shackling debt often lasts decades. Free education is a right not a privilege. We have to act now to take back what's rightfully ours!
Young students eager to better themselves as people are facing crippling debt after they leave university unless they are born of a very wealthy family. This ensures that the wealth stays with the families who have always had it. Worse still is the number of young people denied the chance of university due to their disadvantaged background. Free education is vital if we are to have a country that utilises the most talented rather than the most fortunate. Free education is necessary for equality.
Timeline
| 26 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Feb 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Aug 2016
Closed
26 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.