Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha public holidays

   The government responded on 26 May 2023

   While the Government recognises the importance of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha and the valuable contribution Muslims make to this country, it has no plans to make these festivals bank holidays.

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2. Overturn the decision to allow use of neonicotinoid pesticides on sugar crops

   The government responded on 26 May 2023

   The Government is committed to implementing policies to encourage sustainable farming and minimise the use of chemical pesticides, while monitoring the development of alternative solutions.

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3. End the use of animals for toxicity tests & prioritise non-animal methods (NAMs)

   The government responded on 24 May 2023

   The Government is already supporting technologies to reduce reliance on the use of animals in research and we will continue to review funding for non-animal methods as part of our normal processes.

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1. Make people on disability benefits eligible for the £650 one off payment.

   This topic was debated on 22 May 2023

   

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2. Provide an energy grant to people with a disability or serious medical condition

   This topic was debated on 22 May 2023

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3. 'Owen's Law' - Change the law around allergy labelling in UK restaurants

   This topic was debated on 15 May 2023

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