Petition · HM Treasury
Scrap the Sugar tax on soft drinks
Closed
138 signatures
What the petition asks
The Sugar Tax was brought in by the last Conservative government in 2018 partly to try and reduce childhood obesity. We believe it hasn't worked at all and has instead just provided the government more money for no reason.
Instead of taking away people's freedoms of choice on what to eat and drink, we should be encouraging overweight people to live a healthier lifestyle and go to the gym. We think it's not fair how fit, healthy people can be affected by anti obesity measures including this sugar levy which we feel was a bad idea. In addition, some people with allergies to sweeteners may need full sugar drinks instead.
Timeline
| 4 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
138
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
4 Mar 2025
Closed
4 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.