Abolish British Summer Time (BST) and keep GMT all year round.
Abolish British Summer Time and retain GMT year-round. The biannual clock changes disrupt natural circadian rhythms, harm wellbeing, and are outdated. Aligning permanently with GMT would support public health, stability, and a more natural relationship with daylight and time.
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- 28 APR 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765776
- 29 MAR 2026Petition created
Background
Abolish British Summer Time and adopt GMT year-round. The twice-yearly clock changes disrupt circadian rhythms, negatively affecting sleep, mental health, productivity, and wellbeing. Introduced for wartime efficiency, BST is no longer fit for modern life. A permanent return to GMT would align time more closely with natural daylight, support public health, reduce disruption, and create a more stable, consistent framework for daily life across the UK.