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Remove requirement for 2 years service to qualify for Armed Force pensions

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closedMinistry of DefenceOpened 7 August 2025Closed 7 February 2026

Background

People can be recognised as a veteran from one day of service. We want people to also be eligible for an Armed Forces pension for one day of service.

Additional details

The current minimum of 2 years service should not prevent people from applying if they had to leave the forces before this.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

TorbaySteve Darling
5
Torridge and TavistockSir Geoffrey Cox
2
Brentwood and OngarAlex Burghart
1
Bristol North WestDarren Jones
1
Cramlington and KillingworthEmma Foody
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
Doncaster NorthEd Miliband
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
North DorsetSimon Hoare
1
Rochester and StroodLauren Edwards
1
Runcorn and HelsbySarah Pochin
1
Runnymede and WeybridgeDr Ben Spencer
1
South DevonCaroline Voaden
1
WallaseyDame Angela Eagle
1
WimbledonMr Paul Kohler
1
Aberdeen NorthKirsty Blackman
1
Aldridge-BrownhillsWendy Morton
1
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter RossJamie Stone
1
BolsoverNatalie Fleet
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 734839.