Petitions – UK Government and Parliament
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By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
3,469 signatures in the last hour
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Ban social media for under-16s to protect children
131 signatures in the last hour
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Grant Rivers and Rias in England Legal Personhood
118 signatures in the last hour
10,000 signatures
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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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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.
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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.
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100,000 signatures
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Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
This topic was debated on 19 January 2026
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Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels
This topic was debated on 19 January 2026
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Call an immediate general election
This topic was debated on 12 January 2026
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