Rejected petition Retain Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round

Daylight Saving Time should be retained year-round, with British Summer Time being the British Standard Time. This is because daylight can still be enjoyed in the early evening, which benefits everyone; particularly those who go to work. Winter hours mean leaving home and returning home in the dark.

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Retaining Daylight Saving Time year-round would have a positive impact on people’s mental health, it creates an opportunity to spend time outdoors after work, with a reasonable amount of light. Many people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, are known to suffer from deficiencies in Vitamin D.

At the end of October, you can still enjoy a reasonable amount of daylight as late as 6pm!

In addition to this, the EU are looking to scrap clock changes. This would create a UK-IRL time border.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:

Leave clocks on British Summer Time all year round: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/642905

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Date submitted 28 October 2023
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