Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Change law around box junctions to give drivers more leniency

   The government responded on 19 January 2026

   Local authorities determine the size of yellow box markings and road users can raise appeals against enforcement. The Government sees no need to change the regulations for these markings.

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

   The government responded on 15 January 2026

   Russian interference threats to the UK will be examined as part of the Independent Review of Foreign Financial Interference. Review findings will be presented to the House for scrutiny in late March.

   Read the response to ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ in full

3. Provide funding for a nationwide, nature-rich river corridor network.

   The government responded on 14 January 2026

   We are investing in ELM schemes, supporting buffers, wetlands, tree planting and river restoration. We are protecting or restoring 20,000 kilometres of watercourses and investing in flood protection.

   Read the response to ‘Provide funding for a nationwide, nature-rich river corridor network.’ in full

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1. Call an immediate general election

   This topic was debated on 12 January 2026

   

   Watch the debate for the ‘Call an immediate general election’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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2. Reduce the school week to four days a week

   This topic was debated on 5 January 2026

   Watch the debate for the ‘Reduce the school week to four days a week’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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3. Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England

   This topic was debated on 5 January 2026

   Watch the debate for the ‘Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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