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Increase the Army Cadet Force Budget to £50 million

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closedMinistry of DefenceOpened 24 January 2025Closed 24 July 2025

Background

We want the UK Government to reverse spending cuts to the Army Cadet Force (ACF) by increasing their budget to £50 million.

Additional details

We believe Army Cadets provide memorable experiences and useful life skills to thousands of young people aged 12-17, helping them prepare for adulthood and develop their confidence. Skills learnt as an Army Cadet include first aid, leadership, teamwork and resilience, which we think are transferable to all walks of life, whether cadets choose to pursue a career in the armed forces or not. We believe the Government should recognise the service of the Army Cadets by increasing the budget to £50million.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Ruislip, Northwood and PinnerDavid Simmonds
8
Ealing NorthJames Murray
3
Harrow WestGareth Thomas
3
Bury SouthChristian Wakeford
2
Uxbridge and South RuislipDanny Beales
2
Harrow EastBob Blackman
2
Swindon SouthHeidi Alexander
2
Stalybridge and HydeJonathan Reynolds
2
Kingston upon Hull EastKarl Turner
2
ChesterfieldMr Toby Perkins
2
Didcot and WantageOlly Glover
1
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
Corby and East NorthamptonshireLee Barron
1
Ealing Central and ActonDr Rupa Huq
1
Bristol North WestDarren Jones
1
BolsoverNatalie Fleet
1
Gateshead Central and WhickhamMark Ferguson
1
Chesham and AmershamSarah Green
1
Brighton Kemptown and PeacehavenChris Ward
1
Folkestone and HytheTony Vaughan
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 706591.