Restore the English National Anthem whenever ENGLAND are performing worldwide.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

All too often anyone performing or competing for ENGLAND in any capacity is subjected to the BRITISH National Anthem before kick off or if they're lucky enough to win; This is all the more rediculous when playing Scotland or Wales as they're allowed to sing Nation-specific anthems to no reply...

I'd like to see Jerusalem (or any of the accepted traditional ENGLISH anthems) restored as the default position as explained; with "God save the King" only being played when competing as BRITAIN/UK or when two Home nations pay each other and in addition to their nation-specific anthems being played (ie Host Team Anthem-Visiting Team Anthem-UK National Anthem).

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 the playing of anthems at a sporting event are a matter for the body organising the event and/or the relevant sport's governing body, not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

2 Feb 2025	Petition opened for signatures
19 Mar 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Mar 2025

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