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The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for setting road fuel prices. \r\n\r\nYou might like to sign this petition calling for a reduction in taxes on fuel\r\n\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/610585"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":617965,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/617965.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 sale of green space on Quantock Drive.","background":"To stop the sale of green spaces on Simone Weil Ave/Quantock Drive, Ashford for potential development.","additional_details":"Local residents need green spaces in a built up estate. This will take that space away. 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The problem with hogging the middle lane is that is causes so much back log, delays and sometimes accidents. On occasion drivers are forced to manoeuvre over 3 lanes to overtake one selfish driver which can be dangerous but undertaking is also illegal so people have no choice.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-02-09T09:42:47.962Z","updated_at":"2021-09-18T23:00:02.750Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-03-18T10:45:47.408Z","closed_at":"2021-09-18T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-09T10:39:07.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfT","name":"Department for Transport","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":568406,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/568406.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":"Pay a fuel allowance to all low income households during the current lockdown","background":"To pay a £25 per week fuel allowance to all households that receive any means tested benefit, Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance or have a household member who is furloughed or unable to work during the current lockdown, in order to help help fight the spread of Covid19 amongst poorer families.","additional_details":"By closing schools, and with people forced to spend more time at home in winter, they will have significantly higher heating bills above what they have budgeted for.  Families usually turn the heating off during the day, which they will not now be able to do as they are at home, causing an increase in fuel poverty amongst the poor.  Covid 19 spreads in cold, cramped, overcrowded conditions, and by forcing families into fewer rooms with lower temperatures, they are at greater risk of infection.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-01-07T17:01:28.530Z","updated_at":"2021-07-18T23:00:07.843Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-18T15:04:04.678Z","closed_at":"2021-07-18T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-01-07T21:45:37.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":565488,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/565488.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":"Keep Bookshops open as an essential business","background":"Keep book shops open as essential during tier 4 and lockdowns.","additional_details":"During a lockdown or tier 4 restrictions, bookshops have been deemed as non essential shops, however, I and a lot of people disagree with this. \r\nIn the first lockdown, in march, books became such an integral part of their lives, whether that be to escape or something to do whilst at home. So why are you choosing to close off that joy now.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-12-30T12:09:34.688Z","updated_at":"2021-07-05T23:00:08.945Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-01-05T13:25:26.928Z","closed_at":"2021-07-05T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-12-30T13:58:17.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"CO","name":"Cabinet Office","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":574941,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/574941.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":"Repair potholes more quickly and effectively","background":"To act quicker and more effectively on reparing potholes/damages to roads all over the country as they are not getting repaired quick enough and adequately. As soon as they are repaired(which normally takes months) they open up again.","additional_details":"Local councils do not seem to be botherd enough about repairing the roads. We have a legal right to keep our vehicles maintained and \"road worthy\", it is your responsibility to ensure the roads are \"vehicle worthy\" as at the moment they are horrendous. Not only is it damaging cars but the chances of people having an accident is increased because they are avoiding potholes that may write the vehicle off","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-02-11T20:56:06.094Z","updated_at":"2021-03-11T09:10:09.768Z","rejected_at":"2021-03-11T09:10:09.772Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-02-12T09:25:27.000Z","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":"Local road maintenance is a matter for individual local authorities, not the Government or House of Commons.\r\n\r\nYou could raise this issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors\r\n\r\nWe could accept a petition calling on the Government to increase local authority funding for road maintenance, if that's something you want to happen."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":592416,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/592416.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":"The Government needs to give additional support to UK importers & retailers.","background":"The Government needs to provide short term reductions and/or holidays on Import Duty being levied on imported products and a reduction in VAT.  The Pandemic has created a fractured market and freight rates are now prohibitive (particularly for SMEs), which may lead to widespread business failures.","additional_details":"Importers & Retailers have already endured a tough 18 months throughout the Pandemic.  The high street has been decimated, and jobs have been lost.   If the Government do not take action over the short term, the implications will be detrimental to the retail sector and the UK economy more broadly:\r\n\r\n1.  UK Wholesalers and Retailers may go out of business\r\n2.  Job losses\r\n2.  Risk of dramatic inflationary impact hitting the UK consumer, at a time when economy is recovering. \r\n\r\nPlease help.#doRightbyRetail","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-07-16T13:23:07.014Z","updated_at":"2022-01-24T00:00:01.797Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-07-23T07:40:16.256Z","closed_at":"2022-01-23T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-07-19T07:34:35.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"HMT","name":"HM Treasury","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":581803,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/581803.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":"Introduce a Covid safety rating inspection for all public places","background":"Based on the Food Standards Agency 'Scores on the Doors' rating system, public places such as shops, restaurants, supermarkets etc should periodically be inspected to check their Covid 19 safety standard. The rating would allow the public to assess the health risk before entering the premises.","additional_details":"We are now aware the Country will have to live with the Covid 19 virus for a long while; to introduce an amendment within the Health and Safety act allowing Local Authorities to assess public places for their Covid safety and to then to award a rating next to their inspection. This will give the public a better understanding on how safe the establishment they are visiting is. The rating should create a safer environment, keeping business owners in check of the need to protect their customers welfare.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-03-31T19:17:40.940Z","updated_at":"2021-10-27T23:00:09.319Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-04-27T09:14:28.880Z","closed_at":"2021-10-27T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-03-31T19:51:05.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":602009,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/602009.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":"Ensure GCSE and A level exams take place in 2022","background":"The Government should take any measures necessary to ensure that GCSE and A-level exams can take place as normal in 2022, including imposing a lockdown over Christmas or other major holidays where hospitalisations might increase if necessary.","additional_details":"With lockdowns for last year's year 10s and 12s, counting their mocks and other coursework done throughout the year for their grade is unacceptable. Teacher assessed grades aren't reliable. We don't want the last 'proper' year of exams to have been 3 years ago. 2021/2022 year 13s will have had no practice at formal exams so would struggle at the immense pressure in university. Education overpowers other 'wants' that could be spared.","committee_note":"","state":"closed","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2021-11-26T22:41:03.442Z","updated_at":"2022-06-03T23:00:08.051Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2021-12-03T17:10:01.019Z","closed_at":"2022-06-03T22:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-11-26T23:08:48.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306443,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306443.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":"Total lockdown of the UK for at least 14 days.","background":"To adopt a responsible approach to control the spread of Coronavirus.","additional_details":"Looking at the current measures the government is more concerned with the economy and the financial impact rather than saving lives. Extreme measures are needed fast to avoid it turning into a national disaster as it has done in Italy already. The Medical Professionals in Italy are urging other countries to learn from their situation and have emphasised the need for a total lockdown to prevent the virus from spreading, this needs to happen now!\r\n\r\nWe should not be told by our Prime Minister to 'prepare to lose our loved ones'!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-03-20T10:13:56.509Z","updated_at":"2020-04-14T15:56:43.056Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-14T15:56:43.058Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-20T10:52:54.000Z","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":"already-happening","details":"Since you started your petition, the Government has imposed a number of restrictions on individuals and businesses as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. You can find out what you can and can't do here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do \r\n\r\nIf you wish the Government to place further restrictions on individuals and businesses, you may wish to sign some of the petitions below.\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to consider closing down offices and businesses and ordering home working, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301439 \r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all businesses that 'are not vital', you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308122 \r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to implement a complete lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310805 \r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all shops including supermarkets, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310341 \r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all 'unnecessary businesses including takeaways', you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307294  \r\n\r\nIf you would like the Government to close all non-essential online stores and warehouses, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/311765 \r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: \r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips \r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.  \r\n\r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/ \r\n\r\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/ "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":303824,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/303824.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":"Students to be refunded part of their uni fees due to strikes and coronavirus","background":"Students that have been affected by the multiple strikes should be refunded part of their universities fees. 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We don’t believe students have been given the power to take control of this situation. \r\nIt’s unfair for students to go into debt, yet the services we are paying for is being compromised, without us having a say in the matter. \r\nFurthermore, we do believe that although universities have been shut down due to coronavirus , this is still time we have payed for.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":20,"created_at":"2020-03-16T17:57:06.152Z","updated_at":"2020-03-24T15:42:09.857Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-24T15:42:09.861Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-16T18:24:44.000Z","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/302855"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}