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Through purchase and 30 years of running, the country has had far more than the value of the car in tax.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-02-03T10:06:57.817Z","updated_at":"2026-03-13T08:39:57.637Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-13T08:39:55.660Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-03T12:43:30.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We appear already to have a petition open on this which you may wish to sign instead:\r\n\r\nReduce age required for historic/classic vehicle status from 40 to 30 years\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756228"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759760,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759760.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Discontinue the TV license.","background":"The TV licence needs to be discontinued. In this day and age it is no longer needed. The general consensus of the general public is that it is a waste of peoples money and in fact robbery.","additional_details":"Minimal people still watch live TV with the majority using streaming. If the BBC want income then introduce adverts.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-03T09:13:47.613Z","updated_at":"2026-02-24T09:03:00.967Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-24T09:02:59.330Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-05T08:43:40.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nScrap the TV Licence\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754524"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759757,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759757.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Remove interest from all UK student loans to stop unfair graduate taxation","background":"Remove interest from all student loans and freeze balances in real terms so repayments reduce debt instead of inflating it. Student loan repayments already function as a graduate tax and should not grow through interest.","additional_details":"Student loans now operate like a second tax on graduates, taken directly from pay. High interest means balances grow even while people repay, trapping them for decades. This reduces take-home pay and makes it harder to save, including paying into pensions, leaving graduates paying two forms of tax for education.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-02-03T07:54:09.376Z","updated_at":"2026-03-05T18:14:01.435Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-05T18:13:59.662Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-03T10:23:30.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756832"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759742,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759742.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Expand CAMHS assessments to include neurodivergent children in severe distress","background":"Expand CAMHS assessment criteria so neurodivergent children in severe distress can access timely mental health assessments and support, without needing to self-harm or reach crisis point.","additional_details":"Many neurodivergent children experience severe anxiety, emotional dysregulation, school refusal and family breakdown, yet are unable to access CAMHS unless they self-harm or reach crisis. This delays early intervention, increases long-term harm, and places additional pressure on families, schools and emergency services. Early assessment improves outcomes and reduces future costs.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-02-02T22:37:34.728Z","updated_at":"2026-03-11T09:42:44.683Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-11T09:42:44.685Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-03T12:47:10.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We understand that you are concerned about how neurodivergent children access CAMHS but we are not sure what you would like to change. \r\n\r\nYou may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759345"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759736,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759736.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Governing parties must show real progress on their manifesto commitments","background":"This petition calls for a simple, fair rule: governing parties must show real progress on their manifesto commitments within six months—or face consequences\r\nIf they fail without good reason, Parliament should be able to remove the Prime Minister and prevent them from holding any government position","additional_details":"This assessment should take into account economic conditions, national emergencies, legal constraints, and other exceptional circumstances, and should be supported by transparent reporting to Parliament\r\nPoliticians win elections on promises, but far too often, once in power, those promises are abandoned.\r\nElection promises should mean something\r\nIt’s time to restore trust in our democracy.\r\nAdditionally, all politicians should undergo enhanced CRB checks to ensure those in power are properly vetted","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-02-02T22:10:52.368Z","updated_at":"2026-03-20T15:08:48.944Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-20T15:08:43.362Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-07T17:21:20.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We're not sure how this is different from existing Parliamentary scrutiny of the Government and its manifesto, and Parliament's ability to hold votes of no confidence.\r\n\r\nYou may be interested in the following petitions:\r\n\r\nCall a general election if a government breaks an election manifesto promise\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744946\r\n\r\nMake the government legally accountable for delivering its manifesto promises\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/749381\r\n\r\nRequire an election if 70% of the government manifesto isn’t delivered\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741176\r\n\r\nBan party to put forward candidate if it has broken manifesto commitments\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/749686"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759735,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759735.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Fix Northampton Potholes","background":"On behalf of Northampton people and on behalf of driving instructor community as im one of the driving instructors. I would like to draw the government attention to fix the potholes in northampton. It is one of the worst in the world. Nobody can travel safely and this costing us a lot.","additional_details":"The government must push the Northampton council to keep the roads safe and legal. Every single person pays road tax and council tax, what for ? We are losing our cars and people cannot drive safely from one point to another without losing a tyre or damaging their cars. This ruins the image of the town and the whole nation and government.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-02-02T21:52:59.186Z","updated_at":"2026-02-05T16:32:28.582Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-05T16:32:27.318Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-02T21:59:50.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":""},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759715,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759715.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Let Type 1 Diabetics join the British Forces.","background":"I want the Government or Parliament to review the rules that prevent people with Type 1 diabetes from joining the British Forces. Many with Type 1 diabetes can meet the same physical and mental standards as non-diabetic recruits and should have the same opportunity to serve their country.","additional_details":"I want the Government or Parliament to review the rules preventing people with Type 1 diabetes from joining the British Forces. Many with this condition are just as fit, capable, and committed as non-diabetic recruits. These outdated rules unfairly block willing and qualified individuals from serving their country. Updating them would ensure fairness, recognise true ability, and let all dedicated applicants contribute to our nation’s defence.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2026-02-02T18:49:13.652Z","updated_at":"2026-03-13T08:47:48.625Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-13T08:47:44.196Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-02T19:58:30.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We already have a petition open on this subject which you may wish to sign: \r\n\r\nDiabetes should not prevent someone serving in the British armed forces\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741445"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759710,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759710.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Parliament: End MPs subsidised bars restaurants & perks","background":"While their constituents have been forced to endure austerity cuts, low wages, & meagre state pensions, our MPs are not suffering at all. This disparity has to stop!\r\n\r\nIf ever there were visual evidence at one of the pinnacles of our massive rich and poor divide rotten class system, this is it.","additional_details":"Austerity has never been an economic necessity, it has always been a political choice made by the right wing, to take from the poor, and give to the rich.\r\n\r\nOur MPs are elected to parliament to work on behalf of their constituents, and not to feather their own nests at our expense. \r\n\r\nWe have a race to the bottom competitive deregulated low waged, free market system.\r\n\r\nWhile our MPs live a working life of tax payer subsidised luxury.\r\n\r\nIts time it was ended.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":12,"created_at":"2026-02-02T18:13:13.514Z","updated_at":"2026-05-15T13:28:26.890Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-09T16:51:52.087Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-02T23:45:50.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Catering services for the House of Commons are provided by an in-house team who do not provide a subsidised service in the commercial sense of the word. Some venues make a profit, referred to as contribution because it contributes to reducing overall costs. In other venues, the cost of providing the service does exceed the income received in sales due to the irregular hours and unpredictability of parliamentary business. The contribution or cost of each venue is calculated by subtracting the food and operational costs from the catering sales. Rather than a subsidy, the House monitors the contribution or cost of each catering venue, which include cafeterias, dining rooms, restaurants and bars. Prices of food and drink are regularly benchmarked against appropriate external comparators.\r\n\r\nYou can read more about this here: https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/freedom-of-information/information-we-already-publish/house-of-commons-publication-scheme/catering-services/house-of-commons-cost-of-catering/\r\n\r\nWe can't accept petitions about catering in the House of Lords as that is the responsibility of the House of Lords."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759708,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759708.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Any person Convicted of a crime should not be allow to stand to become a MP.","background":"Ensure the potential and sitting MPs are of the highest moral standing whilst in public office. Any person who has been convicted of a crime should be bared from becoming an MP or if in office should be removed as a MP with loss of benefits of having been a MP.\r\nThis should be embedded in law.","additional_details":"The general public has lost faith in British  politics they make statements which are clearly not going to be possible with no  consequences to misleading the public.\r\nIf they lose an election most will just walk across to the other benches and carry on as normal, there is no consequence to failure at any level.\r\nMPs should be of the highest moral standard and be above reproach.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-02T17:47:12.091Z","updated_at":"2026-06-08T05:37:04.216Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-16T14:56:38.317Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-08T01:11:00.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"We are not clear the specific action this petition is calling for, including what is meant by \"benefits\" and whether the action sought would be retrospective.\r\n\r\nYou may instead wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action:\r\n'Prevent people convicted of serious crimes standing or serving as MPs'\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744197"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759706,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759706.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Uprate Plan 2 repayment threshold and cap student loan interest.","background":"Change Plan 2 student loan rules so the repayment threshold rises each year with average earnings, and cap Plan 2 interest at inflation (RPI) for existing and future borrowers. Reverse the 2027–2030 threshold freeze.","additional_details":"Freezing the Plan 2 repayment threshold at £29,385 from April 2027 for three years increases repayments through fiscal drag, especially for low and middle earners.\r\n​\r\nPlan 2 interest can be RPI plus up to 3%, so balances may grow despite repayments.\r\n​\r\nStudent loans are presented as a contract; retrospective-style worsening of terms may be legal but feels unfair and undermines trust.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-02T16:50:51.794Z","updated_at":"2026-03-20T10:41:38.575Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-20T10:40:02.039Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-10T20:54:30.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:\r\n\r\nRestore Plan 2 student loan repayment threshold increases from April 2026 \r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759293"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759696,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759696.json"},"attributes":{"action":"DONT LET AI TAKE OVER OUR JOBS!!","background":"Us public want too be able to keep our jobs, and educate ourselves. Without a job there’s no money? WE DONT WANT AI TAKING OVER OUR JOBS!!!","additional_details":"Us public need to be able to afford our taxes / rent, food ect and we need to be able to have a structure in our life’s. There’s gonna be a loss of skill if AI takes over. AI is NEVER gonna be as better as us humans.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-02T14:55:38.822Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T17:35:32.239Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-18T17:35:30.837Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-02T20:29:40.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:\r\n\r\nReview how to protect jobs from being taken by AI technology\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707509\r\n\r\nMake AI job replacement illegal\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753745"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759694,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759694.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make it a criminal offence for government officials to lie to the public.","background":"Introduce a law which would hold the PM, MP's and partie candidates criminally responsible for lying to the public.","additional_details":"Voters cannot make an informed decision on which candidates to vote for in elections if candidates lie about their promises.\r\n\r\nPoliticians lying repeatedly to the public in order to secure a seat in Parliament and gain power. We've seen this happen with Brexit, Nigeria Farage and Kier Starmer. If political parties or politicians cannot gain the poplar vote without deceiving the public they are not fit to govern a country and should be penalised for placing the country and its people in danger","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2026-02-02T14:40:06.391Z","updated_at":"2026-03-13T08:52:11.777Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-13T08:52:10.341Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-02T17:20:40.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"This appears to be asking for the same thing as a petition we already have open, which you may wish to sign instead:\r\n\r\n https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746833"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759663,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759663.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Create a Heathrow residents’ commissioner to protect residents in the area.","background":"Following the precedent set by the HS2 residents' commissioner, the residents of Hillingdon wish to have representation to protect their rights during the proposals for a third runway. The commissioner would monitor the proposals with the four tests set out and aim to secure more for all residents.","additional_details":"The residents surrounding Heathrow have been through decades of threats to destroy their homes. HS2 has a commissioner who stands up and protects residents.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.hs2.org.uk/about-us/independent-hs2-commissioner/\r\n\r\nWe want to have our own independent commissioner to help vet proposals for any Heathrow expansion. We want the government and parliament to look at proposals on this and explore how to serve the residents' voices better. This is on behalf of the Hillingdon Herald.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2026-02-02T11:44:23.082Z","updated_at":"2026-03-09T12:59:44.310Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-09T12:59:44.311Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-02T12:04:00.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":"We can’t accept petitions that call for action at a local level.\r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP\r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/\r\n\r\nYou could also raise your 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"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759589,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759589.json"},"attributes":{"action":"end tax payer money being used to subsidise mp's food and alcohol in Westminster","background":"No tax payer money should be used to fund any alcoholic drink and food in any Westminster bars they should pay like any person would .","additional_details":"Normal working people don't get subsidised food or drink this is clearly a freebie why should we the people have to put up with this any longer we don't live in the middle ages anymore this needs to stop.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-02-01T16:15:04.213Z","updated_at":"2026-02-24T09:56:44.536Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-24T09:56:19.186Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-02T15:06:00.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Catering services for the House of Commons are provided by an in-house team who do not provide a subsidised service in the commercial sense of the word. Some venues make a profit, referred to as contribution because it contributes to reducing overall costs. In other venues, the cost of providing the service does exceed the income received in sales due to the irregular hours and unpredictability of parliamentary business. The contribution or cost of each venue is calculated by subtracting the food and operational costs from the catering sales. Rather than a subsidy, the House monitors the contribution or cost of each catering venue, which include cafeterias, dining rooms, restaurants and bars. Prices of food and drink are regularly benchmarked against appropriate external comparators.\r\n\r\nYou can read more about this here: https://www.parliament.uk/site-information/freedom-of-information/information-we-already-publish/house-of-commons-publication-scheme/catering-services/house-of-commons-cost-of-catering/\r\n\r\nWe can't accept petitions about catering in the House of Lords as that is the responsibility of the House of Lords."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759575,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759575.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Investigate and revoke Tier 2 sponsorship to sell sham visa / human trafficking","background":"Home Office urgently Audit all Tier 2 sponsors for shell company activity. Revoke licences immediately where no genuine business exists its director charging individuals large sums for visa sponsorship. Refer directors to Police, NCA-FU, HMRC, SFO, OISC, ROCUs, GLAA, HOIE, AF, CH, HMRC-TF, UKVI-SC","additional_details":"Licensed Tier 2 sponsors are operating as shell companies with no real customers or suppliers. Directors are charging up to £30k per visa and placing victims on fake payrolls.There is no genuine work or employment relationship.This exploits vulnerable people and undermines the immigration system and human trafficking.Currently no clear, fast route for victims to report this. Dedicated reporting system would allow Immigration Enforcement to act swiftly before more people are harmed and exploited.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-01T14:30:50.090Z","updated_at":"2026-03-12T10:43:45.015Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-12T10:43:30.073Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-01T20:25:40.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"It is already unlawful to operate a sham business to sponsor visas. If you think a company is breaking immigration laws, you can report them here: https://www.gov.uk/report-immigration-crime\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about the Government's enforcement of immigration laws for companies here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/record-numbers-of-visa-sponsor-licences-revoked-for-rule-breaking"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759562,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759562.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Make It Law: Donors Have the Right to Know Where Their Charity Money Goes","background":"We give £5, £10, or £50 believing our money is helping someone in need — feeding families, supporting the homeless etc. \r\n\r\nBut most donors never actually know where their money goes.\r\n\r\nHow much reaches the cause?\r\nHow much goes to administration?\r\nHow much is spent on salaries and marketing?","additional_details":"We are calling on the UK Government and the Charity Commission to introduce a law that requires:\r\n\r\n• A clear spending breakdown for all registered charities\r\n• Percentages showing how much goes to the cause vs admin and salaries\r\n• Simple, plain-English reporting that donors can easily understand\r\n\r\nTransparency builds trust.\r\nTrust increases donations.\r\nAnd more money reaches the people who truly need it.\r\n\r\nSign this petition to make charity giving honest, open, and accountable.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2026-02-01T12:32:28.333Z","updated_at":"2026-03-10T15:10:34.709Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-10T15:10:26.228Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-01T13:34:10.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Guidance from the Charity Commission states that charities are required to produce an annual report, a set of accounts and submit an annual return to the Charity Commission.\r\n\r\nAll charities must keep accounting records, and prepare annual accounts which must be made available to the public on request.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charity-reporting-and-accounting-the-essentials-november-2016-cc15d/charity-reporting-and-accounting-the-essentials-november-2016-cc15d--2#section4"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759558,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759558.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Overhaul the Child Maintenance Service to ensure assessments are sustainable.","background":"CMS formulas cause financial crisis by ignoring high living costs and care expenses. This leads to unmanageable debt and 20% fees that compromise a parent's survival. The system must balance child support with a parent’s right to a stable life and financial reality.","additional_details":"Current CMS formulas ignore high living costs and care expenses, causing unmanageable debt and financial crisis for many. The system must balance child support with a parent’s ability to survive and afford a stable life.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-01T12:21:41.878Z","updated_at":"2026-03-13T08:33:27.599Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-13T08:33:19.449Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-01T20:24:00.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"There is another petition already open that appears to ask for what you are seeking, which you may wish to sign instead: \r\n\r\nReform Child Maintenance calculation: include daytime care and actual costs\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746377"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759547,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759547.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allocate Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) to Proper, Long‑Term Road Repairs in the UK","background":"Allocate a greater and clearly defined proportion of VED revenue directly to road maintenance and resurfacing.  \r\n- Provide long‑term, funding to local authorities, enabling planned, cost‑effective maintenance rather than reactive patching.","additional_details":"VED hasn’t funded roads for 89 years, yet traffic and vehicle weight have risen sharply. Heavier EVs add further strain, accelerating wear. Most damage starts at weak joints and edges where water enters. Quick patches don’t last. The UK needs durable resurfacing with proper materials and sealed edges to prevent repeated failures.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-02-01T10:42:42.592Z","updated_at":"2026-03-27T17:44:06.146Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-27T17:44:01.082Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-01T12:05:40.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: \"Legally ringfence Vehicle Excise Duty revenue for transport infrastructure only\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759450"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759515,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759515.json"},"attributes":{"action":"For Under 13's to be banned from social media","background":". Make sure all Under 13s only have access to media like YouTube and WhatsApp so they are still able to communicate and watch entertainment.\r\n. All short form content to be banned for Under 13s as it designed to shorten attention spans.\r\n. All Social Media apps required to have facial recognition.","additional_details":"Recent debates discussing a potential Parliamentary ban on Under 16's being banned from social media is the wrong age range. As a current 16 year old I belive it would be more beneficial for them to ban all Under 13s from social media and for all apps to have face id to verify that children are not using there guardians birthdays or IDs. I believe no child ages 13 and Under need social media and all they would need is apps like WhatsApp and YouTube inorder to communicate.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-01-31T22:59:08.417Z","updated_at":"2026-02-24T10:07:58.658Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-24T10:07:33.421Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-31T23:23:50.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: \"Government ban on social media to be for under 13s only\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757849"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759504,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759504.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Change rule Britannia to our National anthem","background":"This change marks significance as it expresses our National Identity, those who were born and came here alike who represent the british values proudly everyday.","additional_details":"The Country needs something to unite us all,as hightening tensions consume the very nature of what it means to be British.This celebrates our nation while also giving us the patriotic  morale we all need.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-01-31T20:19:44.011Z","updated_at":"2026-02-17T11:04:06.447Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-17T11:03:54.543Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-31T20:48:10.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The use of the present National Anthem is a matter of tradition rather than having any legal status.\r\n\r\nYou can find more information about the history and status of the national anthem here:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.royal.uk/national-anthem"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759503,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759503.json"},"attributes":{"action":"That all water companies should be put back into public ownership.","background":"As there is no competition within the domestic water industry the government should bring all water companies back into public ownership.","additional_details":"The water companies, some more than others, have failed to maintain infrastructure but in the meantime have paid dividends that bear no relationship to the true profitability of the business's. Competion that was the incentive to privatise doesn't exist and so the state has created water monopolies who have taken advance of the situation to the complete disadvantage of the citizens of the United Kingdom. The cost of this mismanagement is now being borne by the bill payers and no doubt an element","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2026-01-31T18:52:43.833Z","updated_at":"2026-02-26T10:43:48.509Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-26T10:43:16.128Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-31T22:19:40.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nNationalise water companies to make water a non profit publicly owned asset\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757426"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759463,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759463.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Allow Women to Legally Carry Pepper Spray for Self-Defence","background":"Review current legislation on self-defence weapons\r\nLegalise the carrying of pepper spray for women for personal self-defence.\r\n\r\nIntroduce sensible regulations, and guidance!\r\n\r\nPut women’s safety first by giving them lawful, practical means to protect themselves.","additional_details":"Women across the UK face an unacceptable level of risk in everyday life. Despite repeated assurances, violent crime particularly against women remains a serious and ongoing concern. \r\n\r\nMany women feel unsafe walking alone, travelling at night, or simply going about their daily lives. \r\n\r\nCurrently, UK law prohibits women from carrying pepper spray, leaving them legally defenceless while expecting them to rely solely on after-the fact policing and prosecution. \r\n\r\nThis needs to change!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-01-31T10:58:08.924Z","updated_at":"2026-02-17T11:24:01.450Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-17T11:20:39.902Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-31T11:14:20.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nLegalise pepper spray in England\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742673"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759440,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759440.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Force the government to repair the potholes and unsafe road surfaces in the UK","background":"Engage contractors and/or councils to repair and make good all roads.","additional_details":"Because it is causing a danger to people driving on roads that should be, at the very least, driveable.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-01-31T00:44:02.495Z","updated_at":"2026-02-17T11:19:04.698Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-17T11:18:51.098Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-31T12:48:20.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nFix Our Roads: National Plan on Dangerous Potholes Now\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/739014\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759432,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759432.json"},"attributes":{"action":"We would like the law to change for cats been killed on the road to be reported","background":"We would like to government to consider our petition for all our pet cats across the uk to be recognized been reported when hit by any vehicle on the uk.","additional_details":"It is already in place for when dogs are hit by vehicles on the road to legal be reported and so with this petition we would like the same rule in place for our cats as they are domestic pets and family too thank you.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2026-01-30T21:42:23.030Z","updated_at":"2026-02-17T11:28:12.357Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-17T11:27:43.972Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-30T22:03:30.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nLegislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750612"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"petition","id":759428,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759428.json"},"attributes":{"action":"Raise the retirement age of MP’s in line with the state pension age.","background":"Improves fairness and equality in society by ensuring those changing legislation affecting millions of pensioners are subject to the same changes. \r\nReduces the cost of funding to the government as a pensionable age of 60 years is now unaffordable according to the government.","additional_details":"Reflects modern longevity and working lives. Fairness and consistency as aligning  MP’s pensions  with the state pension avoids a perception that MP’s are treated differently from the public they serve.\r\nRetains experience and expertise.\r\nImproves representation: An age-diverse Parliament better reflects the full spectrum of society.\r\nEncourages merit over age.\r\nStability in governance.\r\nSupports mentoring and leadership development: \r\nSignals respect for older workers nationwide:","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-01-30T21:28:33.329Z","updated_at":"2026-03-09T09:51:07.342Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-09T09:50:59.618Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-31T20:52:50.000Z","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,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"The normal retirement age for MPs has been the same as the state pension age since 2015 as this library note on the issue shows: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06283/\r\n\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}