Make Jerusalem by William Blake and Hubert Parry the national anthem

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Firstly, it's simply a timeless song, probably my favourite. Secondly, it withholds a deep power to unite. In a time where Britain is divided and our future bleak, we need the power of Jerusalem to bring us together as one.

Reminding ourselves of our heritage allows first-generation Britons, as well as those that built this country, to rally behind one singular point, that this country is unlike any other. How did one island dominate the world? Through resolve, a resolve comes only to the British. Jerusalem inspires these attitudes, and paints a more optimistic future for our country.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The use of the present National Anthem is a matter of tradition rather than having any legal or constitutional status.

You can find more information about the history and status of the national anthem here:

http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx

Timeline

15 Dec 2017	Petition opened for signatures
19 Dec 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Dec 2017

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