Petition · past parliament
For the political classes to live 12 months on universal credit to experience it
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
About time they practiced what they preach
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This would be a decision for individuals themselves to take, and not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 25 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Apr 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Apr 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.