Petition
Bring back public ownership of all services Avoiding capitalism in services
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
When I think about the future, I picture a world where our children don't have to shoulder the burden of privatized services. It's deeply personal to me because it's about the next generation and ensuring a legacy that places people over profit.
There's a palpable sense of frustration when we see our taxes funneled into private coffers while services decline in quality and accessibility. Public ownership can ensure that these services are run efficiently, transparently, and affordably.
Countries that maintain public ownership of key services often report higher satisfaction rates, as their systems prioritize need over profit. We can learn from these models and apply them globally.
Countries that maintain public ownership of key services often report higher satisfaction rates, as their systems prioritize need over profit. We can learn from these models and apply them globally.
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'd like to nationalise some public services, but we don't know which services you mean.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you'd like to nationalise some public services, but we don't know which services you mean.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 16 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.