Rejected petition Stop Excluding Names Starting with Q, U, X, Y, Z: Name a Storm After Them

I want the government to update the storm naming system to include names starting with Q, U, X, Y, and Z, ensuring all letters of the alphabet are represented in the naming process. This would promote fairness, inclusivity, and diversity in storm naming conventions.

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Names starting with Q, U, X, Y, and Z are currently excluded, which feels unfair. Including them would make the process more balanced and ensure everyone feels represented. Updating the naming system to include all letters would show a commitment to fairness and equality, ensuring the process remains consistent.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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

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Decisions about naming storms are a matter for the Met Office, not the UK Government or Parliament.

You can find out more about how storms are named here: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-storm-centre/index

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Date submitted 21 January 2025
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