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Support British Businesses

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

British Government is constantly making excuses as to why they cannot support British Businesses. At a time when British steel needs just £30million pounds to stay afloat.
Why can this government not back British Steel, only a few years ago RBS, Lloyd's were bailed out vast amounts of money.
British Steel is very top heavy. There are too many managers and head engineers not worth the pay they are given. We know very well that governments in other countries such as China India America etc back their businesses.
This leaves us with the question:
Why does UK Government not do the same and support British businesses. The country cannot survive forever by financial services in London alone. The country needs manufacturing and farming to be strong and sustainable for future generations.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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Save British Steel by nationalising it.

Timeline

22 May 2019 Petition opened for signatures
11 Jun 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Jun 2019

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