Petition · past parliament
Reverse the government's ban on the use of anti-capitalist material in teaching
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
The government has ordered schools in England not to use resources from anti-capitalist organisations, categorised anti-capitalism as an “extreme political stance” and equated it with opposition to freedom of speech, antisemitism and endorsement of illegal activity.
This is academic censorship on political grounds. It doesn't align with the values of a free and democratic society, and shouldn't have a place as part of the policy of a democracy like Britain which depends on a free and educated populace.
It affects the diversity of ideas in education and limits the education of students in several subjects, e.g, History, Politics, Sociology, etc.
It affects the diversity of ideas in education and limits the education of students in several subjects, e.g, History, Politics, Sociology, etc.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Retract DfE guidance banning use of anti-capitalist material in schools
Timeline
| 30 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Oct 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.