Petition · Department for Education, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Apologise for the Balfour Declaration and fund the teaching of its legacy
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2,342 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to issue a formal apology for the Balfour Declaration and Britain’s actions in Mandate-era Palestine, and to commit to funding educational initiatives that acknowledge this history. This should include public resources and curriculum support reflecting Britain’s role.
We believe Britain’s policies from 1917-1948 shaped events that led to the displacement of Palestinians and left a legacy still felt today. Many MPs, legal experts and historians have argued that Britain failed to uphold the rights of the Palestinian population. A formal apology could offer symbolic justice, while investment in education - both in the UK and internationally- could ensure this history is accurately taught, understood, and not forgotten by future generations.
Timeline
| 8 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,342
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
8 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.