Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Do not remove the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders from April 2026

   The government responded on 18 March 2026

   Childminders, like any other business, can continue to get full tax relief on the business proportion of their expenses.

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2. Protect the Right to Live Without a Digital ID

   The government responded on 17 March 2026

   The Government is introducing a Digital ID system and will legislate for it to be voluntary, and free to access for anyone who wants it. The Government is consulting on the design of that scheme.

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3. Introduce legally enforceable safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in the NHS

   The government responded on 17 March 2026

   There are no plans to make nurse-to-patient ratios a legal requirement in England. Staffing levels are determined locally, supported by national guidance and regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

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1. By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party

   This topic was debated on 16 March 2026

   

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2. Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses

   This topic was debated on 23 February 2026

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3. Remove power to cancel local government elections

   This topic was debated on 2 March 2026

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