Petitions with a Government response

1. Extend business rates relief to include every English language teaching school

   Government responded – 15 March 2021

   Business rates relief is targeted at the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors given the acute impacts of COVID-19 on them. A range of other measures to support ELT schools are available.

   11,133 signatures

2. Ban the sale of inappropriately sized enclosures and wheels for small animals

   Government responded – 13 May 2024

   Existing statutory guidance requires that enclosures sold with animals are a suitable size for the animal purchased, prioritising its welfare. We have no wider plans to set mandatory sizes.

   11,124 signatures

3. Safeguard evidence-based therapy for children struggling with gender dysphoria

   Government responded – 5 July 2021

   Government will ban conversion therapy, maintain safeguards for young people from inappropriate interventions and uphold the independence of clinicians supporting those experiencing gender dysphoria.

   11,118 signatures

4. Don't offer covid-19 vaccine to 5-11 year olds until phase 3 trials complete

   Government responded – 18 March 2022

   Based on regulatory approval by our independent regulator the MHRA, and subsequent prioritisation advice from JCVI, the Government directed the NHS to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5-11.

   11,116 signatures

5. Do not require parents to register home educated children with local authorities

   Government responded – 8 August 2022

   The registers will help local authorities support home educating families; identify children not receiving a suitable education, children missing education, and children otherwise at risk of harm.

   11,116 signatures

6. Privatise the BBC and make them self-funding

   Government responded – 26 January 2021

   The government has committed to maintaining the BBC funding model until 2027. The BBC plays a central role in providing trusted and reliable news and distinctive content for all UK audiences.

   11,113 signatures

7. Give students the option to take exams or receive assessed grades for 2020/21

   Government responded – 17 February 2021

   The department and Ofqual have launched a joint, two-week consultation that seeks views on proposals that enable all candidates to receive a grade fairly.

   11,102 signatures

8. Stop nitrous oxide (N2O / laughing gas) abuse in our communities.

   Government responded – 30 July 2020

   Tackling drug misuse requires a multifaceted approach, including education. The Government keeps drugs controls under review, but we have no current plans to change the law relating to nitrous oxide.

   11,082 signatures

9. Overturn the decision to allow the use of neonicotinoid pesticides

   Government responded – 8 August 2022

   The use of neonicotinoids is prohibited other than via an emergency authorisation, in emergency circumstances, with strict conditions to mitigate risks to bees and other pollinators.

   11,074 signatures

10. Allow quarantine free travel from the Canary and Balearic Islands to the UK

    Government responded – 21 October 2020

    The JBC risk assessment indicates the risks to UK public health from travellers returning from Balearic and Canary Islands remains unacceptably high. We will keep the islands under regular review.

    11,073 signatures

11. Publish daily updates on the number of Channel crossings

    Government responded – 22 March 2022

    The Government publishes quarterly statistics on small boats and provides data to media on days when there are arrivals. No decision has been made on the approach to daily data going forward.

    11,068 signatures

12. Independent review of the NHS dental contract

    Government responded – 23 February 2021

    The Government is committed to reducing oral health inequalities and ensuring that patients can access high quality NHS dental care.

    11,067 signatures

13. Repatriate refugees when their country of origin is safe

    Government responded – 4 August 2021

    We will always seek to remove those with no right to be in the UK. Individuals granted temporary protection status will have no automatic route to settlement.

    11,035 signatures

14. We call on DEFRA, to reinstate the ban on the use of metaldehyde slug pellets.

    Government responded – 24 August 2020

    The Government is required to decide whether metaldehyde products should continue to be authorised for use. We will announce our decision in the near future.

    11,020 signatures

15. Call for an immediate end to the Israeli blockade on the people of Gaza

    Government responded – 8 September 2020

    The UK will continue to push for an easing of restrictions in Gaza to address the humanitarian situation and improve the lives of the people of Gaza.

    11,002 signatures

16. Introduce statutory licensing and regulation of builders

    Government responded – 10 October 2023

    The Government has strengthened consumer protection through the Consumer Rights Act. Currently, the Government does not support a building licencing scheme, but keeps this policy under regular review.

    10,999 signatures

17. Create a publicly owned manufacturer for off-patent, generic drugs in the UK

    Government responded – 23 December 2021

    This Government takes excessive pricing very seriously. For generic medicines, we rely on competition to drive down the selling price. This has led to some of the lowest prices in Europe.

    10,984 signatures

18. Remove local authority powers to introduce LTNs, CAZs, LEZs and ULEZs

    Government responded – 19 January 2024

    The Government published its Plan for Drivers on 2nd October to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures.

    10,980 signatures

19. Create an Official Racial Offenders Register/Scheme

    Government responded – 26 January 2021

    The Government has no plans to introduce such a register. The existing criminal records disclosure scheme allows employers to access appropriate criminal record information about prospective employees

    10,979 signatures

20. Require jurors in rape trials to complete mandatory training on rape myths

    Government responded – 23 February 2024

    In rape trials, judges are permitted to give directions to jurors to counter any potential misconceptions. Guidance and training for jurors are a matter for the judiciary and the Judicial College.

    10,950 signatures

21. Pay bonus to all key workers

    Government responded – 15 September 2020

    In light of the Governments recent above inflation pay awards and specific support packages relating to Covid-19 pressures there are no plans to increase pay further at this time.

    10,944 signatures

22. Introduce economic sanctions on Israel

    Government responded – 16 April 2024

    We support Israel’s security, but it must comply with International Humanitarian Law. We need an immediate stop in fighting to get aid in and hostages out, then progress to a sustainable ceasefire.

    10,936 signatures

23. Offer fast track asylum to any Ukrainians displaced due to the invasion

    Government responded – 12 April 2022

    We delivered a generous response for Ukrainians, with 3 schemes to help them come to the UK, the first of their kind in the world. They offer greater security than asylum, and have no cap on numbers.

    10,929 signatures

24. Allow learner drivers to go out and drive with people from their household.

    Government responded – 20 January 2021

    Whilst Government guidance is clear that people should be staying at home, pupils can practise driving with members of their household or support bubble as part of an essential journey.

    10,924 signatures

25. Create new requirements for dogs held under dangerous dogs legislation

    Government responded – 5 September 2023

    We currently have no plans to introduce new legal requirements in relation to seized dogs. All kennels that operate as a commercial business must be licensed and meet set health and welfare standards.

    10,907 signatures

26. Ban the sale and use of artificial grass for residential properties

    Government responded – 16 June 2022

    The Government has no plans to ban the use of artificial grass.

    10,901 signatures

27. Increase the National Living Wage for classroom assistants & teaching assistants

    Government responded – 20 July 2021

    There are no national pay scales for support staff in maintained schools, free schools, academies and independent schools. Support staff pay is determined by employers, to suit local contexts.

    10,892 signatures

28. Do not pass the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

    Government responded – 28 July 2021

    The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will make communities safer by preventing and cutting crime, bringing offenders to justice and ensuring that their punishment fits the crime.

    10,839 signatures

29. Review rules relating to blue badges for children under three

    Government responded – 20 August 2024

    The Department for Transport sets the legislation for the Blue Badge scheme in England and it is administered by local authorities in their area. There are no plans to review eligibility.

    10,832 signatures

30. To block Huawei equipment to be used in 5G network

    Government responded – 31 July 2020

    The security of the UK’s telecoms networks is of paramount importance, and the government is taking difficult decisions to protect these interests.

    10,822 signatures

31. Create a new independent statutory regulator for all UK News Media

    Government responded – 26 July 2021

    The government supports a free press underpinned by independent self regulation and the independent regulation of television and radio services by Ofcom.

    10,819 signatures

32. Require local exam centres to accept home-educated students for public exams

    Government responded – 16 March 2021

    Where local centres will not accept a candidate, JCQ will publish a list of available centres that will take students nationally. We are working to ensure costs are similar to in ordinary years.

    10,806 signatures

33. Increase funding for treatment and research into endometriosis

    Government responded – 14 October 2024

    The Government recognises the challenges faced by women with endometriosis. The Government funds endometriosis treatment through the NHS and is funding a range of research through UKRI and the NIHR.

    10,781 signatures

34. Business Rate Relief to be extended to all small businesses in healthcare.

    Government responded – 5 June 2020

    Business rates relief is targeted at the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors given the acute impacts of COVID-19 on them. A range of other measures to support healthcare businesses are available.

    10,780 signatures

35. Make wearing face masks mandatory in secondary schools and colleges.

    Government responded – 12 November 2020

    Our approach to face coverings is based on current evidence. Under national restrictions face coverings should be worn in schools and colleges teaching year 7 and above in indoor communal areas.

    10,778 signatures

36. Approve the return to training plan for contact sports

    Government responded – 7 December 2020

    Contact Combat sports are now able to return, consistent with the phases in the published Government guidance, once their National Governing Body has had guidance reviewed.

    10,750 signatures

37. Remove Colombia from the red travel list immediately

    Government responded – 2 November 2021

    Colombia was removed from the red list on Monday 1 November 2021.

    10,750 signatures

38. Make Video Games a compulsory part of the national school curriculum

    Government responded – 18 November 2022

    The Department has no plans to introduce video games into the National Curriculum, nor make any changes to the National Curriculum for the remainder of this Parliament.

    10,747 signatures

39. Introduce reporting requirements for euthanasia of healthy/treatable animals

    Government responded – 15 May 2023

    Existing obligations require veterinary surgeons to protect animals from unnecessary euthanasia. There is no evidence that a new reporting requirement is necessary.

    10,738 signatures

40. Remove breed specific legislation. Consider alternative methods for dog control.

    Government responded – 21 December 2023

    Following a concerning rise in attacks and fatalities caused by XL Bully type dogs, the Government has added this breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

    10,738 signatures

41. Legal right to 2 week review of patients with suspected heart failure (HF)

    Government responded – 22 March 2021

    The Government’s ambition to improve outcomes of people with heart failure remains a priority, with new initiatives to detect heart failure early and providing support for those diagnosed with it.

    10,734 signatures

42. Make it a legal requirement for restaurants to add carbohydrate content to menus

    Government responded – 15 October 2021

    Whilst the Government recognises diabetes is a serious condition, there are no current plans to mandate carbohydrate labelling in the out of home sector.

    10,726 signatures

43. No public sector pay freezes for the next 5 years

    Government responded – 18 December 2020

    The economic impact of Covid-19 means temporarily pausing pay awards for most of the public sector, excluding one million NHS and 2.1 million earning less than £24k who will still get a pay rise.

    10,715 signatures

44. Review triage procedures used by NHS maternity wards

    Government responded – 26 January 2021

    NHS England and NHS Improvement are reviewing improvements to maternity triage processes in local services with the Royal Colleges with a view to publishing new clinical guidelines.

    10,712 signatures

45. Allow Ofsted registered childminders to receive funding for related children

    Government responded – 25 April 2024

    The 2006 Childcare Act prohibits childminders from receiving funding for related children because the definition of childcare excludes care provided for a child by a relatives and parents.

    10,709 signatures

46. Seek travel corridor to Australia for vaccinated parents of Australian residents

    Government responded – 24 September 2021

    The government recognises the disruption to international travel, caused by the pandemic, but as a sovereign state Australia has the right to determine its own border policy.

    10,706 signatures

47. Make disregard for learners' safety an aggravating factor in driving offences

    Government responded – 16 September 2022

    The Government is committed to road safety, by identifying and prosecuting the few who make our roads less safe. Aggravating factors are set out in the sentencing guidelines.

    10,705 signatures

48. A central register of Asbestos and phased removal of Asbestos from all buildings

    Government responded – 28 September 2023

    Government understands concerns about asbestos in buildings. We will continue to consider how we can improve the system to minimise the risk of exposure to asbestos.

    10,697 signatures

49. Amnesty for undocumented migrants after 10 years and reduce 20 year ILR rule

    Government responded – 21 December 2021

    The Government opposes the amnesty suggested and remains committed to an immigration policy which welcomes people to the UK through safe and legal routes but deters illegal immigration.

    10,697 signatures

50. Extend the 12-month period drivers can use non-GB driving licences

    Government responded – 25 January 2021

    There are no current plans to extend the period drivers can use non-GB licences. If needed, mobile emergency workers using non-GB licences can get a driving test during the current lockdown.

    10,691 signatures

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