Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Abolish Ground Rent for Existing Residential Leasehold Properties

   The government responded on 4 March 2026

   To deliver on our manifesto commitment to “tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges”, government will cap ground rent at £250 per year, before changing to a peppercorn after 40 years.

   Read the response to ‘Abolish Ground Rent for Existing Residential Leasehold Properties’ in full

2. Fix Our Roads: National Plan on Dangerous Potholes Now

   The government responded on 4 March 2026

   The Government is committed to tackling the poor state of local roads and has provided a record £7.3 billion for local highways over the next four years.

   Read the response to ‘Fix Our Roads: National Plan on Dangerous Potholes Now’ in full

3. Do not ban social media for under 16s

   The government responded on 4 March 2026

   The government recognises the benefits of digital technologies, including social media, for children. We are consulting on how to ensure children have an enriching and positive experience online.

   Read the response to ‘Do not ban social media for under 16s’ in full

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1. Repeal the Online Safety Act

   This topic was debated on 15 December 2025

   

   Watch the debate for the ‘Repeal the Online Safety Act’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘Repeal the Online Safety Act’ petition at parliament.uk

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2. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy

   This topic was debated on 9 February 2026

   Watch the debate for the ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ petition at parliament.uk

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3. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders

   This topic was debated on 2 February 2026

   Watch the debate for the ‘Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders’ petition at parliament.uk

   Read the research for the ‘Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders’ petition at parliament.uk

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