Petition · past parliament
To stop political parties using countries flag as a political statement
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
SNP have now taken political possession of the SALTIRE as well as changing its colour to sky blue. Non SNP supporters now believe that if they fly or wear the flag as a lapel badge everyone believes they are SNP supporters which they are definitely not. They now feel they are being marginalised.
Support on Facebook is now growing with regards this matter and official representation should now be made to make this an offence.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Oct 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Oct 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.