Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Support newly qualified nurses: Review barriers to NHS jobs

   The government responded on 21 July 2025

   While recruitment decisions are a matter for individual employers, NHS England is working with employers, universities and nursing leads to support graduates to find roles as soon as possible.

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2. Make it a crime to purposely delay ringing the emergency services

   The government responded on 21 July 2025

   Currently, the Government has no plans to legislate to make it a crime to delay calling emergency services during a medical emergency.

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3. Restart issuing oil and gas licenses in the North Sea

   The government responded on 17 July 2025

   We will not issue licences to explore new fields, whilst managing existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan. We will boost Britain’s energy security and ensure good, long-term jobs.

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1. Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship

   This topic was debated on 7 July 2025

   

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2. Make all forms of 'geo-engineering' affecting the environment illegal

   This topic was debated on 23 June 2025

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3. End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals

   This topic was debated on 16 June 2025

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