Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax

   The government responded on 25 April 2024

   The tax treatment of social security benefits is based on the type of payment and why it is provided. Generally, benefits that are designed to replace income are taxable, including the State Pension.

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2. Implement Affirmative Consent for Sexual Activity

   The government responded on 25 April 2024

   We have no plans to amend the law on consent. It is long established, well understood by courts, police, practitioners and the public, and provides victims with effective protection from sexual abuse.

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3. Negotiate UK-wide recognition of older person's bus passes

   The government responded on 23 April 2024

   The concessionary travel scheme is restricted to England as it is primarily intended to support local bus travel. Therefore, there are no plans to introduce mutual recognition of the separate schemes.

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1. Increase Carer's Allowance to 35 hours a week at the minimum wage

   This topic was debated on 22 April 2024

   

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2. Do not remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum

   This topic was debated on 18 March 2024

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3. Remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum

   This topic was debated on 18 March 2024

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