Petitions – UK Government and Parliament
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Place a complete ban on the sale and use of disposable BBQ’s in the UK
71 signatures in the last hour
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Recognise Teaching Assistants as an important asset to schools by raising wage.
69 signatures in the last hour
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We demand that the UK Government declares a Global Climate Emergency
56 signatures in the last hour
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Make the NHS Pension scheme tax-unregistered
The government responded on 10 August 2022
The Government has no plans to make the NHS Pension Scheme a tax unregistered scheme. This would not benefit the vast majority of members, who would lose tax relief and a tax-free lump sum.
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Do not require parents to register home educated children with local authorities
The government responded on 8 August 2022
The registers will help local authorities support home educating families; identify children not receiving a suitable education, children missing education, and children otherwise at risk of harm.
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Overturn the decision to allow the use of neonicotinoid pesticides
The government responded on 8 August 2022
The use of neonicotinoids is prohibited other than via an emergency authorisation, in emergency circumstances, with strict conditions to mitigate risks to bees and other pollinators.
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100,000
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Protect student choice: do not withdraw funding for BTEC qualifications
This topic was debated on 18 July 2022
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Suspend trade agreement with Faroe Islands until all whale & dolphin hunts end
This topic was debated on 11 July 2022
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Replace the real bearskins used for the Queen’s Guard’s caps with faux fur
This topic was debated on 11 July 2022
Watch the debate for the ‘Replace the real bearskins used for the Queen’s Guard’s caps with faux fur’ petition on parliamentlive.tv
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