Petition · past parliament
Hold a referendum on renationalising all utility services; gas, electric, water
Closed
122 signatures
What the petition asks
Let the public vote on renationalising all utility services that have been privatised, or are being contracted out to private companies. Renationalising these services would stop revenue from taxes being diverted to individuals via businesses as profit.
Utility companies are run privately and many generate excessive profits, a large percentage of which is often paid to individuals via dividends and bonuses. We believe tax money should be used to provide, maintain, and innovate these services at the lowest price for society. Many are struggling to afford the basics, whilst private utility companies are generating vast profits and paying obscene salaries and dividends to a minority. We believe the public would benefit from these services being renationalised, and should have the opportunity to vote on this happening.
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
122
Status
Closed
Opened
22 Feb 2023
Closed
22 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.