Stop Excluding Names Starting with Q, U, X, Y, Z: Name a Storm After Them

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the government to update the storm naming system to include names starting with Q, U, X, Y, and Z, ensuring all letters of the alphabet are represented in the naming process. This would promote fairness, inclusivity, and diversity in storm naming conventions.

Names starting with Q, U, X, Y, and Z are currently excluded, which feels unfair. Including them would make the process more balanced and ensure everyone feels represented. Updating the naming system to include all letters would show a commitment to fairness and equality, ensuring the process remains consistent.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about naming storms are a matter for the Met Office, not the UK Government or Parliament.

You can find out more about how storms are named here: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-storm-centre/index

Timeline

21 Jan 2025	Petition opened for signatures
11 Mar 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Mar 2025

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