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Require schools to obtain special dispensation from Government to teach Latin

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closedDepartment for EducationOpened 8 December 2025Closed 8 June 2026

Background

The Government should remove all support for the teaching of Latin across all secondary schools. Schools where there is a strong tradition of teaching Latin must obtain special permission from the Government to continue its teaching while others must stop.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

WimbledonMr Paul Kohler
4
Kensington and BayswaterJoe Powell
4
Milton Keynes CentralEmily Darlington
2
Epsom and EwellHelen Maguire
1
Hammersmith and ChiswickAndy Slaughter
1
Harrow EastBob Blackman
1
Harrow WestGareth Thomas
1
Ilford NorthWes Streeting
1
BatterseaMarsha De Cordova
1
Queen's Park and Maida ValeGeorgia Gould
1
Ruislip, Northwood and PinnerDavid Simmonds
1
Sutton and CheamLuke Taylor
1
Swindon SouthHeidi Alexander
1
TwickenhamMunira Wilson
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 749320.