Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

   The government responded on 16 September 2025

   The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill puts in place a package of support to drive high and rising standards throughout our education and care systems so that every child can achieve and thrive.

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2. Fund Free TV licences for all pensioners.

   The government responded on 16 September 2025

   There are a number of TV licence concessions available, including for over-75s in receipt of pension credit. There is no BBC concession to provide free TV licences for all pensioners at this time.

   Read the response to ‘Fund Free TV licences for all pensioners.’ in full

3. Grant Cornwall nation status

   The government responded on 16 September 2025

   Government policy is to grant greater powers and ensure preservation of local culture, heritage and language through empowered Mayors of Strategic Authorities.

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1. Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas

   This topic was debated on 8 September 2025

   

   Watch the debate for the ‘Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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2. Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders

   This topic was debated on 8 September 2025

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3. Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship

   This topic was debated on 7 July 2025

   Watch the debate for the ‘Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

   Read the transcript for the ‘Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship’ petition at parliament.uk

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