Rejected petition Make Jerusalem by William Blake and Hubert Parry the national anthem

Firstly, it's simply a timeless song, probably my favourite. Secondly, it withholds a deep power to unite. In a time where Britain is divided and our future bleak, we need the power of Jerusalem to bring us together as one.

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Reminding ourselves of our heritage allows first-generation Britons, as well as those that built this country, to rally behind one singular point, that this country is unlike any other. How did one island dominate the world? Through resolve, a resolve comes only to the British. Jerusalem inspires these attitudes, and paints a more optimistic future for our country.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

The use of the present National Anthem is a matter of tradition rather than having any legal or constitutional status.

You can find more information about the history and status of the national anthem here:

http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx

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Date submitted 15 December 2017
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