Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
End the Restart Scheme
Closed
116 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe this scheme has not been successful enough to be continued, and should be ended.
With only just over 10% of people starting this scheme achieving a job outcome, we do not believe it is worth paying over £2,000 per person.
With only just over 10% of people starting this scheme achieving a job outcome, we do not believe it is worth paying over £2,000 per person.
Timeline
| 27 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
116
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
27 Feb 2023
Closed
27 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.