Petition · past parliament
We call upon the Government to provide financial assistance to British Steel.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
British Steel is on the verge of financial collapse, losing this business would decimate communities throughout the UK.
We call upon the government to provide an immediate and sustained package of financial support, tax breaks and levies on foreign imports.
We call upon the government to provide an immediate and sustained package of financial support, tax breaks and levies on foreign imports.
Around 5,000 jobs are at risk at British Steel, a further 20,000 are at risk through the loss of business to British Steel’s suppliers.
Whole communities will be decimated by the collapse of British Steel. A financial stimulus is needed now.
Whole communities will be decimated by the collapse of British Steel. A financial stimulus is needed now.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 21 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jun 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Jun 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.