PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Address the funding crisis in UK HE to protect diversity of subject provision.
Reinstate government oversight of our publically-funded and vital sector. Protect diversity of provision and widening access by reinstating student number caps and requiring more democratic management structures. Address the financial crisis, including the impact of excessive senior leadership pay.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
Cold spots for degree-level subject provision are growing across the UK. Lack of government regulation of UK HEIs means no assurance of their continued provision of diverse subjects, as would align with Labour's Industrial Strategy, or that they enact their civic duties in locally-embedded ways. HE equips graduates with advanced knowledge, critical thinking, professional expertise. It drives innovation and economic growth, contributes to national security, enriches the social fabric. Protect it.