Petition · past parliament

Make it illegal for anyone to use their status as NHS staff to oppose Brexit.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

There is an organisation called "NHS against Brexit." Most of us use the NHS, not just the minority who voted to remain in Europe. The NHS should be approachable to all, taking NO political stance. As an NHS patient who voted Leave, I feel insulted and disparaged from seeking further NHS treatment.

Why it was rejected

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

The UK Government and Parliament are not responsible for preventing people from taking part in political campaigning.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. For example, you could start a new petition asking the UK Government and Parliament to make it illegal to use the name of the NHS without permission, if that's what you'd like to happen.

Timeline

28 Dec 2018 Petition opened for signatures
16 Jan 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Jan 2019

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