Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
DITCH THE VAT - Zero VAT on sports, fitness classes and sporting goods, forever
Closed
180 signatures
What the petition asks
DITCH THE VAT
Its simple…
Zero VAT on sports, fitness classes and sporting goods means people have more access to the things that will help them stay active and fit.
Which will put less pressure on the NHS.
It also means jobs can be saved in the fitness and sports industry.
Its simple…
Zero VAT on sports, fitness classes and sporting goods means people have more access to the things that will help them stay active and fit.
Which will put less pressure on the NHS.
It also means jobs can be saved in the fitness and sports industry.
DITCH THE VAT
The UK government has stated that reducing obesity and encouraging fitness is a top priority. But it has failed to take action! They continue to discourage participation in sport by needlessly raising prices by 20% through VAT
Science tells us that regular exercise:
Has huge health benefits
Increases happiness
Can help protect against COVID
Has significant mental health benefits
Is positively correlated to success in life
Increases life expectancy
Will save the NHS billions
The UK government has stated that reducing obesity and encouraging fitness is a top priority. But it has failed to take action! They continue to discourage participation in sport by needlessly raising prices by 20% through VAT
Science tells us that regular exercise:
Has huge health benefits
Increases happiness
Can help protect against COVID
Has significant mental health benefits
Is positively correlated to success in life
Increases life expectancy
Will save the NHS billions
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
180
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
9 Oct 2020
Closed
9 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.