Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship

   The government responded on 17 June 2025

   We expect people applying for British citizenship, including refugees, to respect our laws. The good character policy is compliant with the Refugee Convention, and there are no plans to reverse it.

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2. Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders

   The government responded on 17 June 2025

   As with several other measures in the Immigration White Paper, the proposals on earned settlement will be subject to a formal consultation process, and we welcome this contribution to that process.

   Read the response to ‘Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders’ in full

3. Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union

   The government responded on 13 June 2025

   The Government has no such plans. On 19 May, the Government announced a new strategic partnership between the UK and the EU, which will make the UK safer, more secure and more prosperous.

   Read the response to ‘Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union’ in full

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1. End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals

   This topic was debated on 16 June 2025

   

   Watch the debate for the ‘End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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2. Ban non-stun slaughter in the UK

   This topic was debated on 9 June 2025

   Watch the debate for the ‘Ban non-stun slaughter in the UK’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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3. Decriminalise Abortion

   This topic was debated on 2 June 2025

   Watch the debate for the ‘Decriminalise Abortion’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘Decriminalise Abortion’ petition at parliament.uk

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