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To serve at least 1 year in the armed forces before been classed as a veteran

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closedMinistry of DefenceOpened 6 August 2025Closed 6 February 2026

Background

Currently you can serve 24 hours as a recruit and class yourself as a veteran. We think this is insulting to those that serve longer.

Additional details

Veterans may be able to access medical treatment quicker along with a host of other benefits. We think that serving 1 day does not make you a veteran.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Skipton and RiponSir Julian Smith
4
Harrogate and KnaresboroughTom Gordon
2
Camborne and RedruthPerran Moon
1
ChichesterJess Brown-Fuller
1
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
Kenilworth and SouthamSir Jeremy Wright
1
LincolnMr Hamish Falconer
1
Plymouth Sutton and DevonportLuke Pollard
1
Ribble ValleyMaya Ellis
1
Runcorn and HelsbySarah Pochin
1
Runnymede and WeybridgeDr Ben Spencer
1
SalisburyJohn Glen
1
MonmouthshireCatherine Fookes
1
BurnleyOliver Ryan
1
Bristol North EastDamien Egan
1
Widnes and HalewoodDerek Twigg
1
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter RossJamie Stone
1
Dumfries and GallowayJohn Cooper
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 733488.