Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership

   The government responded on 23 April 2026

   Nationalisation would take years and involve complex legal processes, diverting effort from cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas. We are taking action now through stronger regulation and enforcement.

   Read the response to ‘Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership’ in full

2. Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners

   The government responded on 23 April 2026

   The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances. The Government has raised concerns with the Government of Israel and will continue to do so.

   Read the response to ‘Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners’ in full

3. Increase funding for veteran-led organisation supporting veterans into work

   The government responded on 23 April 2026

   Veterans play a vital role in society. A full range of support is already in place to help them make use of their unique skills and experience to find fulfilling, sustainable careers after service.

   Read the response to ‘Increase funding for veteran-led organisation supporting veterans into work’ in full

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1. Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies

   This topic was debated on 20 April 2026

   

   Watch the debate for the ‘Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies’ petition at parliament.uk

   Read the research for the ‘Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies’ petition at parliament.uk

2. New Disclosure and Safeguarding Mechanism for At-Risk Children

   This topic was debated on 13 April 2026

   Watch the debate for the ‘New Disclosure and Safeguarding Mechanism for At-Risk Children’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘New Disclosure and Safeguarding Mechanism for At-Risk Children’ petition at parliament.uk

   Read the research for the ‘New Disclosure and Safeguarding Mechanism for At-Risk Children’ petition at parliament.uk

3. Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis

   This topic was debated on 13 April 2026

   Watch the debate for the ‘Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis’ petition at parliament.uk

   Read the research for the ‘Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis’ petition at parliament.uk

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