Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Decriminalise Abortion

   The government responded on 24 December 2024

   All women have a right to access to safe, legal abortions on the NHS.

   Read the response to ‘Decriminalise Abortion’ in full

2. Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 10 days fine free.

   The government responded on 23 December 2024

   We are determined to break down barriers to opportunity by supporting every child to achieve and thrive at school, working with parents and protecting children’s right to education.

   Read the response to ‘Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 10 days fine free.’ in full

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

   The government responded on 20 December 2024

   The Government will remove tax breaks for private schools. This will raise £1.8bn a year, helping to deliver the Government’s commitments for children in state schools.

   Read the response to ‘Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.’ in full

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1. Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only

   This topic was debated on 9 December 2024

   

   Watch the debate for the ‘Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only’ petition at parliament.uk

   Read the research for the ‘Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only’ petition at parliament.uk

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