Petition Make Politics a mandatory subject for the primary curriculum.

Elections in the US and the recent Brexit vote demonstrate key decisions that the people need to have a good background in Politics to vote on. Giving an education promotes this exploration of politics earlier than just 6 months before a referendum/election. Students can make up their own mind.

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People need the chance to have an educated vote, not voting on personality or party without understanding.

This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website

42 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 42 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 3 May 2017
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