Don’t borrow or use public money to prop up private energy companies’ profits

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The government’s refusal to tax the massive profits made by private energy companies and instead to SUPPLY them taxpayers’ money is an outrageously irresponsible use of public finances. This petition demands that the use of public money is fair, fully scrutinised and directly for the public good.

Exploitative pricing and vast windfall profits are immoral, intensely damaging to society, its individuals and businesses. Social cohesion and social mobility, family security, health and welfare are all being obliterated. A government should stand up for the people and the public purse rather than facilitate corporate greed.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. We're not sure whether you would like the Government not to fund a further cap on energy costs, or if you'd like to change how it is funded.

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Timeline

7 Sep 2022	Petition opened for signatures
23 Sep 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 23 Sep 2022

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