Rejected petition Keep the UK permanently on GMT from October 2024

Putting the clocks forward each spring has far reaching negative health consequences extending far beyond disrupted sleep patterns over the 1-2 weeks following the clocks going forward.

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A William Willett dreamt up the idea in 1906 and it was adopted during WW1. The practice is outdated and has many harmful consequences,

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for a similar action:

Stop Clock Changing for the Sake of Animals and Mental Health
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659864

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Date submitted 6 April 2024
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