Disband the DWP. Create a new social security system.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

DWP policies cause poverty & hardship. Systemic problems and unfair rules harm vulnerable people. We need a new, compassionate system that prioritizes dignity & respect, helps people find and keep jobs, and provides a strong safety net. The new system must be transparent, accountable and efficient.

The DWP's failures are evident in:

Increased food bank use.
Negative impact on mental health.
Flawed disability assessments.
Scandals and controversies that have eroded public trust.

A new system must prioritize:

Dignity and respect for all.
Support to find and keep jobs, with a strong safety net.
Transparency and accountability.
Efficiency in service delivery.
Disbanding the DWP and building a new system will create a social safety net that truly supports everyone in the UK.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you want to disband the DWP, but we're not sure exactly what you want the new system to be like.

Timeline

3 Jan 2025	Petition opened for signatures
6 Mar 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Mar 2025

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