Petitions – UK Government and Parliament
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Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
2,963 signatures in the last hour
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Nationalise water companies to make water a non profit publicly owned asset
90 signatures in the last hour
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Fund cardiac screening at age 14 years and cardiac awareness programme
76 signatures in the last hour
10,000 signatures
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Pause UK offshore CO₂ storage projects and conduct full safety and legal review
The government responded on 6 March 2026
There are no plans to pause the development of UK Offshore CO₂ storage projects. Government works with regulators and the public to ensure CO2 storage regulations support the safe deployment of CCUS.
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Fund free dental care for head & neck cancer patients
The government responded on 5 March 2026
We understand the importance of oral care for cancer patients. There are no current plans to extend free care to cancer patients, although those struggling with NHS dental costs can apply for help.
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Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
The government responded on 5 March 2026
The Government recognises the importance of the hospitality sector across the UK. The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events in the context of the public finances.
Read the response to ‘Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants ’ in full
100,000 signatures
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Repeal the Online Safety Act
This topic was debated on 15 December 2025
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Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
This topic was debated on 9 February 2026
Watch the debate for the ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ petition on parliamentlive.tv
Read the transcript for the ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ petition at parliament.uk
Read the research for the ‘Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy’ petition at parliament.uk
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Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
This topic was debated on 2 February 2026
Watch the debate for the ‘Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders’ petition on parliamentlive.tv
Read the transcript for the ‘Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders’ petition at parliament.uk
Read the research for the ‘Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders’ petition at parliament.uk
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