Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Nationalise water companies to make water a non profit publicly owned asset

   The government responded on 31 March 2026

   Nationalisation would take years, involve a lengthy legal process, and divert time, energy and resources from working on the quickest and most effective way to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.

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2. Review CMS safeguards to prevent financial abuse and coercive control

   The government responded on 31 March 2026

   The Government takes financial abuse and coercive control seriously. The CMS has a range of safeguards in place and continues to strengthen support so survivors can access maintenance safely.

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3. Stop the ban on trail hunting

   The government responded on 27 March 2026

   On 26 March 2026 Defra launched a consultation seeking views on how to deliver a ban in England and Wales which can be accessed here: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/defra/trail-hunting-consultation.

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1. By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party

   This topic was debated on 16 March 2026

   

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2. Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses

   This topic was debated on 23 February 2026

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3. Remove power to cancel local government elections

   This topic was debated on 2 March 2026

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