Petitions – UK Government and Parliament
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Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
116 signatures in the last hour
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Ban carrying all knives regardless of length in public and increase sentences
31 signatures in the last hour
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Hold a Public Inquiry into state pension age changes for women
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Increase Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at 50% of the living wage.
The government responded on 2 May 2024
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit that provides some financial recognition that a carer may not be able to work full-time. It is part of a range of support based on individual needs, rather than a wage.
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Require videogame publishers to keep games they have sold in a working state
The government responded on 2 May 2024
Those selling games must comply with UK consumer law. They must provide clear information and allow continued access to games if sold on the understanding that they will remain playable indefinitely.
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Fast track benefits as soon as someone is diagnosed as terminally ill
The government responded on 1 May 2024
The 12-month eligibility criteria improves access to benefits for those nearing the end of life and aligns with the NHS definition. All eligible benefit claims are paid as fast as possible.
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Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
This topic was debated on 29 April 2024
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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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Do not remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum
This topic was debated on 18 March 2024
Watch the debate for the ‘Do not remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum’ petition on parliamentlive.tv
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