Rejected petition Change the English national anthem to Jerusalem.

Because the monarchy is old fashioned and we need a liberal approach. Also, the references towards England are influential and aspiring to many.

This petition was rejected

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.

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Date submitted 2 February 2019
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