Petition · past parliament
Leave clocks on British Summer Time all year round
Closed
352 signatures
What the petition asks
During WW1 and WW2 BST became the standard, because it contributed to an overall reduction in energy consumption, something particularly relevant in today's world. Retaining BST throughout the winter may enable people to undertake more outdoor activities which is good for their health and wellbeing.
Arguments against keeping BST all year stem primarily from Scotland and the north of England, based largely on Scottish farming interests disliking an extra hour of darkness in the morning and concerns about school children travelling to school in the dark, but not about them returning home in the dark. Scotland's and the north of England's combined population is 21 million - 32% of the whole country. If their interests are deemed to outweigh those of the other 68%, let them retain GMT.
Timeline
| 31 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
352
Status
Closed
Opened
31 Aug 2023
Closed
29 Feb 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.