{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1124&parliament=4&state=rejected","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=4&state=rejected","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1532&parliament=4&state=rejected","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1125&parliament=4&state=rejected","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1123&parliament=4&state=rejected"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":608432,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/608432.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"EXIT BREXIT and re-join the European Union to reverse the mess we’re in.","background":"Reverse the mess that Boris and all the other brexiteers have made. Make Traiding with the EU easy once again. Have another vote with the correct facts!","additional_details":"To rejoin the European Union by having another vote and giving the correct facts unlike last time. And get Boris out!!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-02-09T07:58:42.656Z","updated_at":"2022-02-14T10:46:29.787Z","rejected_at":"2022-02-14T10:46:28.648Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-09T08:48:38.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nSeek to rejoin the EU Single Market and Customs Union: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/596930\r\n\r\nSeek to rejoin the EU: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/600832"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":623439,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/623439.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review and lower the age in which a fetus/unborn child can be registered","background":"The current age for a child to be registered is 24 weeks. Babies born before this as either still born or living are not allowed to be registered. This needs to be lowered because these babies kick inside the womb long before 24 weeks","additional_details":"Having 2 stillborn babies 1 at 19 weeks and 1 at 17 weeks and not being able to register their existence was wrong. I've felt both my boys kick in the womb, responding to my voice so why should they be just a note in the maternity notes?? This 24 week age needs to be lowered!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-09-08T00:36:34.251Z","updated_at":"2022-09-23T11:05:33.519Z","rejected_at":"2022-09-23T11:05:27.287Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-08T12:02:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/615852"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":614208,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/614208.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Plz can we learn from remote learning","background":"I want us students to do remote learning on zoom","additional_details":"It will reduce emission from cars and students won’t have an excuse to be late","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-04-06T13:56:18.565Z","updated_at":"2022-04-12T07:26:20.649Z","rejected_at":"2022-04-12T07:26:19.390Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-07T20:15:29.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nIt's not clear if you want all schools to be closed, and replaced with online learning, or for students to be given the choice of whether to attend school, or learn online.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":612802,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/612802.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change school uniform to your own clothes","background":"I want this to happen so that we are not restricted in our uniform and we have a bit more space it also makes people be themselves","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-03-30T15:37:25.447Z","updated_at":"2022-04-04T11:09:59.043Z","rejected_at":"2022-04-04T11:09:57.955Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-30T17:14:29.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nBan school uniforms in English schools: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/607158\r\n\r\nRequire schools to make uniform optional: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/608259"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":623521,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/623521.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review and Termination of Sister City Agreements between UK and China","background":"A clear guidance of city diplomacy with the People’s Republic of China is urgently required to assist local authorities in terminating sister city agreements with Chinese cities amid Chinese Communist Party’s infiltration. At least 52 cities in the UK are officially twinned with cities in China.","additional_details":"These sister cities, such as London with Beijing, only enabled China to set up Confucius Institutes as political propaganda machines. While supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China has trampled on civil liberties and democracy by breaching the Sino-British Joint Declaration in Hong Kong, infiltrated UK decision-making bodies, and committed genocides against Uyghur and Tibet. The UK government should thus urgently take lead in reviewing and terminating all sister city agreements with China.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-09-22T13:25:15.684Z","updated_at":"2022-09-26T12:26:55.375Z","rejected_at":"2022-09-26T12:26:46.603Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-22T13:43:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for individual areas."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":610442,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/610442.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Prepare a Government strategy to ration gas and oil in solidarity with Ukraine","background":"We call on the UK Government to set out a clear strategy for rationing gas and oil. This should prepare the UK to work with European partners to coordinate strong sanctions against Russia.\r\n\r\nThe strategy should ensure rationing is socially fair and ensures essential energy access for all.","additional_details":"Russia has invaded Ukraine. This is an attack not just on Ukraine but on democracy.\r\n\r\nIt is clear Russia will be largely unaffected by most sanctions imposed so far, at least in the short term. We must cut off fossil fuel exports from Russia.\r\n\r\nThe world is watching in horror as we see civilians fleeing and their homes attacked - in Europe.\r\n\r\nThe UK is not directly dependent on Russian gas, but any sanctions will increase energy prices as we are part of a wider energy market.","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-03-02T14:33:04.280Z","updated_at":"2022-03-10T14:53:29.563Z","rejected_at":"2022-03-10T14:53:28.123Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-04T14:10:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure if you want the Government to start rationing oil and gas, or just publish a plan for how this would work if there was a need to do so.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":616728,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/616728.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Remove VAT from essential goods such as toothpaste, toilet paper and others","background":"There is currently VAT on toothpaste, toilet paper, and female hygiene products. These are essential items that are required by everyone, or in the case of female hygiene products, most women to stay healthy, and should therefore have either 0% tax rate or be exempt from VAT.","additional_details":"Sanitary items are an necessity rather than a luxury item which is the general qualification for VAT exemption or 0% rate. With the rising cost of living, these essential items can add up to a lot over the year. Please remove VAT on all essential items.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-05-16T12:58:54.978Z","updated_at":"2022-05-30T16:04:31.778Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-19T07:06:59.578Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-16T16:22:19.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/615923\r\n\r\nA zero rate of VAT has applied to women's sanitary products from 1 January 2021: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tampon-tax-abolished-from-today"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":608049,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/608049.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bring back Britain’s lost rainforests","background":"The Government should protect and restore Britain’s lost temperate rainforests by implementing a ‘Great British Rainforests Strategy’. This must include a high-level commitment to restoration alongside sufficient funding and protection measures.","additional_details":"Few people realise that Britain is home to temperate rainforest, a globally rare and important habitat. The rainforests are astonishingly beautiful, and they are wildlife- and carbon-rich habitats, home to many rare and unique species of lichens, mosses, fungi, birds, insects and mammals. Despite their significance, Britain’s temperate rainforests now only remain in fragmented pockets, but there is considerable potential for the habitat to expand across the country.","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-02-04T12:40:43.256Z","updated_at":"2022-02-15T11:24:49.671Z","rejected_at":"2022-02-09T10:15:50.884Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-04T14:34:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This would be a decision for individual landowners.  \r\n\r\nWe could accept a petition calling for the Government to fund the creation or development of temperate rainforests. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":612842,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/612842.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop pay rises for the government","background":"Government are going to take a pay rise, but our cost of living have become unaffordable for all, rise in taxes and fuel costs. The government needs to show their worth before they receive any form of pay rise.","additional_details":"I would like this to go to a national vote rather than a government vote to pass, they gave the public the decision to vote democratically, now we need the same for their pay, so the country has control not the government. Please support this now, before another year gets destroyed by billionaires and millionaires making our decisions.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-03-30T16:47:50.804Z","updated_at":"2022-04-05T07:23:40.441Z","rejected_at":"2022-04-05T07:23:38.350Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-30T21:01:09.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nYour petition refers to \"pay rises for the government\", but we're not sure if you're referring to pay rises for MPs, or staff employed by the Government.\r\n\r\nWe can't accept petitions about the pay of MPs because the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is responsible for deciding on MPs' expenses and pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.\r\n\r\nWe could accept a petition calling on the Government not to increase the pay of any government staff, if that's what you want to happen."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":633640,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/633640.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Prevent mobile phone companies from increasing prices mid-contract.","background":"Most mobile phone companies have a clause in their contracts which allows them to raise the price every year by inflation plus an additional margin. With inflation having increased to 13.4%, it means that people's phone tariffs are also increasing by that amount, even if they're mid-contract.","additional_details":"Mobile communication services are a backbone of modern society, with many relying on mobile phones as a source of income, to keep in touch with people, or access to sources of information. However, customers are unable to negotiate terms with mobile service providers, which often include a clause to allow providers to increases prices mid-contract by inflation, plus an additional margin. This means many people are caught out this year by price rises of over 15%, straining finances even further.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2023-02-21T23:34:52.324Z","updated_at":"2023-02-27T06:52:07.806Z","rejected_at":"2023-02-27T06:52:06.603Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-02-23T12:33:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/633584"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":611711,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/611711.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"A support scheme for refugee students to complete their education","background":"To help refugee students and to strengthen the scholarly international UK interactions, a scheme is needed that would open up opportunities for refugee students to complete their studies in their chosen disciplines in UK universities with tuition fees as well as IELTS exam fees waived.","additional_details":"Putin’s devastating war has already forced over 2.8 million Ukrainians to leave their homes and many students had to interrupt their studies, abandon their degrees. This means future careers are ruined and dreams shattered for many young talented people leading to a future deficit of highly skilled specialists. The support scheme will alleviate the impact of war on young lives, aid post-war recovery, and build strong international bonds, thus, reinforcing Britain's global position.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-03-16T21:18:30.269Z","updated_at":"2022-03-23T08:09:09.853Z","rejected_at":"2022-03-23T08:09:08.315Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-17T10:46:28.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for  similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/610029"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":605525,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/605525.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Dismiss all Covid Restrictions in Schools","background":"Stop wearing masks and other restrictions in schools and school trips","additional_details":"Young People have a low death rate of covid and it's not worth sacrificing our education for it","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-01-08T14:19:00.329Z","updated_at":"2022-01-11T13:57:59.705Z","rejected_at":"2022-01-11T13:57:59.708Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-08T14:33:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We currently have this petition open which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nBan mandatory face coverings in schools\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/598906"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":609442,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/609442.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop all trade with Russia","background":"Stop all trade with Russia","additional_details":"Why?\r\nRussia is aggressively targeting Ukraine and allowing cyber and other attacks on western democracies","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-02-24T13:19:03.112Z","updated_at":"2022-02-28T17:10:06.763Z","rejected_at":"2022-02-28T17:10:00.370Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-25T07:24:38.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We currently have the below petition open which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nFull embargo of Russian imports in lieu of active military support in Ukraine\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609457"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":609548,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/609548.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Professional drivers to be entitled to a full sick pay in  contract.","background":"Not receiving a full sick pay encouraging HGV/LGV or and coach/bus drivers returning to work, whether they are fit to work or not, as a result health and safety on the road might be affected.","additional_details":"Mandatory for employers to offer full sick pay for professional drivers.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-02-25T06:42:12.128Z","updated_at":"2022-03-01T09:51:29.108Z","rejected_at":"2022-03-01T09:51:27.531Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-26T12:43:08.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nThe Government sets the rate of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), which applies to all workers, but is not responsible for setting contractual rights to sick pay which go beyond this. Providing sick pay in excess of SSP is a matter for individual employers, not the UK Government or Parliament."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":604800,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/604800.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Add PIMS-TS symptoms to the NHS Covid19 website and to 111 online","background":"Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome temporally associated with SARS Covid 2 (PIMS-TS) can occur in children 2-6 weeks after contact with Covid. It is an acute illness and requires prompt diagnosis to avoid long term complications. Government symptom information is essential to achieve this.","additional_details":"PIMS-TS (also known as MISC outside the UK) is hard to diagnose as its symptoms are multiple and mimic other conditions. It is essential that all UK parents are able to easily access symptom information online, so that they can make sense of these diverse symptoms and seek prompt medical assistance. As PIMS-TS is so closely linked to Covid and shares some of its symptoms, symptom information should be placed next to Covid symptoms on the NHS website.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-01-02T15:04:37.824Z","updated_at":"2022-05-25T15:49:37.770Z","rejected_at":"2022-01-04T16:28:43.528Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-02T20:17:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is an operational decision for the NHS. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":614286,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/614286.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reverse amalgamation of GP's surgeries.","background":"Stop GP practitioners from joining with other surgeries.","additional_details":"I and thousands of other people are frustrated and angry since this happened to other local GP surgeries that created Partnerships with others, now they can't call to their doctor to get appointments because of horrendous queues on the phone when they call and then get cut off. So many reviews I have seen before and again yesterday. People said the system has seriously declined since this happened. Someone in Government needs to look at GP practice reviews.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-04-07T12:41:04.614Z","updated_at":"2022-04-12T08:25:58.807Z","rejected_at":"2022-04-12T08:25:57.665Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-04-08T17:30:29.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions relating to GP surgeries, including whether to join with other surgeries, are operational matters for individual GPs, not the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nWe have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nCommission an independent review into GP access: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/598947"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":616858,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/616858.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Financial support for people on chilled medication to offset energy price rises","background":"With electric prices rising by double and in some cases more people who are on chilled medication need support to offset these rises as we cannot afford to have our fridges being turned off. Many people who are on these medications are on benefits and cannot afford such drastic price rises","additional_details":"As someone on chilled medication I have seen my electric costs double in a short time from £20 a fortnight to £40, I am on benefits because I am disabled and this is a huge chunk of my money that I have to spend to keep my fridge on 24/7.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-05-18T13:20:07.481Z","updated_at":"2022-05-23T07:17:21.673Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-23T07:17:20.531Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-18T23:53:49.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/610300"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":608532,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/608532.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the broadcast of the Lord’s name in vain on UK radio.","background":"Secular music has often disrespected God’s name in relation to Christianity. The government should ban this offensive language, making it a legal requirement that all music that uses the Lord’s name in vain have a radio edit before and after the watershed.","additional_details":"Words such as “God”, “Jesus Christ” and “Lord” should be honoured as they are titles of God.\r\nFor Christians these words are deemed more offensive than other curse words which are currently covered by music censorship laws.\r\nExodus 20:7\r\n“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”\r\nAs the use of these words in an irreverent way becomes normalised it can also have a negative influence on children and young people.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-02-10T10:40:37.978Z","updated_at":"2022-02-15T10:23:41.691Z","rejected_at":"2022-02-15T10:23:40.091Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-10T15:18:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about broadcasting standards are a matter for Ofcom, not the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nYou can find out how to complain to Ofcom here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complain-to-ofcom\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":607051,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/607051.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Remove all Standing Charges imposed by utility companies regardless saving £200+","background":"The energy crisis is exacerbated by energy supplier’s insistence on charging daily standing charges whether energy is used or not. This is an unnecessarily imposed tax on the consumer, of up to £208+ a year & rising. Removal of these unfair charges, could at a stroke drastically cut energy bills.","additional_details":"In 2016 Ofgem removed requirements for Standing Charges(SC) recommended by the CMA An advantage to no SC -you only pay for energy you use. SC depends on supplier range from 5p to 60p/day- Electricity & 10p to 80p/day- Gas. \r\nTwo examples below show huge differences in costs to consumers\r\nBritish Gas\r\nElectric 28pday= £102.54year  \r\nGas 35pday= £127.00year \r\nTotal 57pday= £229.54 year \r\nEDF\r\nElectric 23pday= £ 83.48 year \r\nGas 25pday= £ 90.78year \r\nTotal 42pday= £174.36year\r\nSource:www.theenergyshop.com","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-01-24T11:34:43.794Z","updated_at":"2022-02-02T16:40:07.579Z","rejected_at":"2022-02-02T16:40:06.154Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-01-28T19:40:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Decisions on whether to include a standing charge, or to include these costs in usage charges are a matter for energy providers."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":623971,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/623971.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change restrictions on schools control on students appearance.","background":"I would like to get the restrictions that schools have over childrens appearances such as hair colour/makeup removed, so a child and their parents can decide what they look like, and not the educational setting. Particuarly in secondary schools.","additional_details":"To have a school be able to dictate a childs hair colour or facial appearance is not reasonable or practical for this day and age. It should be a parents job to dictate what the child can do with their appearance, not the school. If changing a childs hair/makeup helps their self confidence, they should be able to do so. To restrict particular colours and allow others is illogical and unfair. Students should be able to express themselves with their looks, providing it doesn't cause a safety risk.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-09-28T12:06:56.842Z","updated_at":"2022-10-03T11:48:19.470Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-03T11:48:18.191Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-28T15:48:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/611540"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":624000,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/624000.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Emergency PM Election to replace Liz Truss","background":"To call up an Emergancy Election to remove Prime Minister 'Liz Truss' and have the people of the United Kingdom vote for a new prime minister.","additional_details":"Prime Minister 'Liz Truss' is causing the United Kingdom to crash. The United Kingdom will eventually become an unreliable country and increase poverty. Prime Minister 'Liz Truss' since becoming the United Kingdom's Prime Minister has caused great economical failure, increasing the people of the United Kingdom to become more in debt and worried what our future will become.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-09-28T17:05:18.544Z","updated_at":"2022-10-03T11:51:34.989Z","rejected_at":"2022-10-03T11:51:33.842Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-09-28T17:33:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/619781"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":611750,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/611750.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Designate public no-wi-fi zones to heal from our always-on society","background":"Our petition asks our government to invest in no-wi-fi zones to combat the omnipresence of smartphones and the effect they’ve had over our spaces, health, and communities.","additional_details":"London has reached the point of hyper-connection; the wi-fi web has been sown throughout the city, and rare are public space where cellphones don’t get service. We’ve lost the right to be offline, and rarely do we see eye-to-eye anymore.\r\n\r\nOur proposal is an opportunity re-establish the boundaries between the real and virtual world. It's a platform for expression, empowering people to use their diversity to create unique relationships with their environment and other human beings.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-03-17T13:23:29.153Z","updated_at":"2022-03-23T08:43:31.410Z","rejected_at":"2022-03-23T08:43:30.295Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-17T16:02:08.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about local wifi availability are a matter for individual businesses and local authorities, not the UK Government or Parliament."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":617112,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/617112.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bring the age for a bus pass in all of England to 60, in line with London","background":"In London, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland people receive a bus pass at age 60 yet everywhere else in England it is state retirement age. Please change this to 60 for all of the UK.","additional_details":"It is unfair and inexplicable that the people who live in England (excluding London) have to wait until state retirement age to benefit from a bus pass while the rest of the UK get one at age 60.\r\nSurely as we try to decrease our emissions in this country it is a positive move to encourage the use of public transport wherever  possible","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-05-23T07:25:25.721Z","updated_at":"2022-05-27T08:39:03.935Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-27T08:39:02.584Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-23T13:28:59.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/612068"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":616899,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/616899.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Cap MPs salary to £32,000 a year before income tax with no other means of income","background":"MPs, politicians and councilors are being paid ludicrous and extortionate amounts of money as a salary before even looking into how they use tax loopholes to maximise their income along with second jobs that they receive earnings from, along with investments and having partners with non-dom status.","additional_details":"Parliament are so far out of touch with reality that even £32,000 is more than the salary for an average worker in the UK, before income tax is applied. \r\n\r\nThey have no concept of just how much people are struggling. It's time that extra money is put to use by helping those who need it during the living crisis in the UK. An MP should solely be focused on their ward and constituents. They should not have a second job or any other means of income through investments or properties.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-05-19T00:10:31.699Z","updated_at":"2022-05-23T07:17:39.695Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-23T07:17:38.375Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-19T05:58:49.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is responsible for deciding on MPs' expenses and pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":616922,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/616922.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Working from home by law.","background":"I want the Government push by law Working from home scheme. Where is possible and force company and businesses, even the Government itself  to make this possible.","additional_details":"Working from home will tackle cost of living crisis, will enhance family bond depopulate city centers and will decreased mayor traffic jam in rush hour and pollution. Workers will be in friendly environment productivity will increase.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2022-05-19T13:00:44.830Z","updated_at":"2022-05-23T11:24:51.894Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-23T11:24:49.663Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-19T14:27:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.  We're not sure whether you want a requirement or a right to work from home, where possible. \r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}