Closed petition To serve at least 1 year in the armed forces before been classed as a veteran

Currently you can serve 24 hours as a recruit and class yourself as a veteran. We think this is insulting to those that serve longer.

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Veterans may be able to access medical treatment quicker along with a host of other benefits. We think that serving 1 day does not make you a veteran.

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27 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 27 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 6 February 2026
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