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Ensure money raised from new sugar levy is divided between education and the NHS

Closed 39 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government recently introduced the sugar levy on soft drinks to try and tackle the growing problem of obesity in the UK. The legislation doesn’t specify where the money raised should be spent.
We would like legislation created to ensure that any money raised is given to the NHS and to education
The levy on soft drinks is expected to raise over £274 million pounds which could be used to help fund the struggling NHS budget and also fund sport activities for school children.

Timeline

27 Apr 2018 Petition opened for signatures
27 Oct 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 39
Status Closed
Opened 27 Apr 2018
Closed 27 Oct 2018

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