Petition
Stop Kier Starmer killing the Dartmoor ponies
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to protect Dartmoor ponies by ensuring that environmental and grazing policies do not result in the culling or significant reduction of the free-roaming pony population on Dartmoor.
Dartmoor ponies have roamed the moor for centuries and are a vital part of its heritage and landscape. We are concerned that changes to grazing and land management policies could lead to a significant reduction in pony numbers.
We want the Government to protect Dartmoor ponies, support sustainable grazing, and work with local pony keepers to ensure these iconic animals remain on Dartmoor for future generations.
We want the Government to protect Dartmoor ponies, support sustainable grazing, and work with local pony keepers to ensure these iconic animals remain on Dartmoor for future generations.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
we already have a petition open on this which you may wish to sign:
Instruct Natural England to change grazing rules to protect endangered species
Instruct Natural England to change grazing rules to protect endangered species
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.