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Do not introduce laws to restrict strike action
Closed
5,123 signatures
What the petition asks
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is working on "new tough laws" to protect people from strike disruption. [1]
We the undersigned fully support industrial action by NHS staff, public transport staff, teachers, etc. We oppose the creation of laws restricting industrial action in any way.
We the undersigned fully support industrial action by NHS staff, public transport staff, teachers, etc. We oppose the creation of laws restricting industrial action in any way.
[1] "PMQs: Rishi Sunak working on 'tough' new anti-strike laws", 2022-12-07: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63885549
Timeline
| 13 Dec 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jun 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,123
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Dec 2022
Closed
13 Jun 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.