Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Raise statutory maternity/paternity pay to match the National Living Wage

   The government responded on 25 April 2025

   Parental pay entitlements are intended to provide a measure of financial security to parents to care for their child(ren). However, they are not intended to replace earnings.

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2. Recognise the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage

   The government responded on 24 April 2025

   The Government is setting up an inventory to recognise intangible cultural heritage in the UK. We will open a public call later this year and would welcome a submission on cask ale.

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3. Make the Tour de France a Category A event so it is free-to-air

   The government responded on 24 April 2025

   The current list of events strikes the right balance between encouraging access to a number of sporting events and maximising broadcasting income. There are no plans to review the list at this time.

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1. Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible

   This topic was debated on 24 March 2025

   

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2. Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.

   This topic was debated on 3 March 2025

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3. Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years!

   This topic was debated on 10 March 2025

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