Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
75 petitions
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End the Injustice: Grant British Nationals (Overseas) Full UK Citizenship
Government responded – 28 April 2025
We remain committed to the BN(O) route, allowing BN(O)s and their families to live, study, and work in the UK. However, we have no plans to amend the law to grant immediate British citizenship.
12,563 signatures
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Raise statutory maternity/paternity pay to match the National Living Wage
Government responded – 25 April 2025
Parental pay entitlements are intended to provide a measure of financial security to parents to care for their child(ren). However, they are not intended to replace earnings.
13,819 signatures
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Recognise the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Government responded – 24 April 2025
The Government is setting up an inventory to recognise intangible cultural heritage in the UK. We will open a public call later this year and would welcome a submission on cask ale.
14,727 signatures
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Make the Tour de France a Category A event so it is free-to-air
Government responded – 24 April 2025
The current list of events strikes the right balance between encouraging access to a number of sporting events and maximising broadcasting income. There are no plans to review the list at this time.
14,432 signatures
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Shut the migrant hotels down now and deport illegal migrants housed there
Government responded – 23 April 2025
We are working as fast as possible to close asylum hotels and increase the removal of people with no right to be in the UK, but we inherited an asylum system in chaos, and we cannot fix it overnight.
42,876 signatures
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Require parliamentary scrutiny of any proposal to amend the Royal Mail USO
Government responded – 23 April 2025
The government’s priority is to ensure that Royal Mail can effectively serve its customers in the future. Legislation requires Ofcom to secure a sustainable and efficient universal postal service.
17,031 signatures
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Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
Government responded – 22 April 2025
The Government was elected on a manifesto that made clear the UK would not rejoin the EU. We are focused on a strategic alliance with the EU to make the UK safer, more secure and more prosperous.
16,530 signatures
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Change the law, so that UK citizens can force an immediate General Election
Government responded – 17 April 2025
It is a core principle of our constitution that the government of the day holds office by virtue of its ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons. There are no plans to change this.
12,737 signatures
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Do not restrict vape flavours
Government responded – 9 April 2025
Further consultation will occur before introduction of any specific restrictions on vape flavours. To avoid unintended consequences on smoking rates, the any restrictions will be carefully considered.
12,223 signatures
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Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
Government responded – 3 April 2025
The Government is committed to improving health outcomes for people with neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. Funding provision is subject to Spending Review decisions.
25,673 signatures
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Make the sale of catapults/ammunition and carrying catapults in public illegal.
Government responded – 3 April 2025
The Government will keep this issue under review, balancing the concern over the need to protect wildlife from the minority who misuse catapults, with respect for their legitimate use by anglers.
21,537 signatures
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Fund Awareness and Training Regarding Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
Government responded – 3 April 2025
The Government is committed to improving health outcomes for people with long-term conditions, including functional neurological disorders. Funding provision is subject to Spending Review decisions.
11,414 signatures
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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: fund training and facilities
Government responded – 20 March 2025
Improving health outcomes for people who live with long-term conditions, including postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTs), is a key part of the Government's ambition to build an NHS fit for the future.
13,727 signatures
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Launch a Public Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Government responded – 1 April 2025
Alexis Jay went on to conduct a 7-year national inquiry on child sexual abuse. Our priority now is to act on her findings and deliver justice for grooming victims, not order another national inquiry.
22,896 signatures
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Ban large solar schemes on farmland/open countryside and promote solar on roofs
Government responded – 1 April 2025
Solar power is key to our Clean Power 2030 ambition. We have no plans to ban solar on farmland. All projects go through a rigorous planning process. Increasing rooftop solar remains a top priority.
15,168 signatures
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Lift restrictions on prescribing puberty blockers to trans children.
Government responded – 25 March 2025
The Government has no plans to reverse the legislation. It is backed by evidence from the Cass Review and independent recommendations by the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM).
13,221 signatures
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We are petitioning for a National Referendum on Assisted Dying
Government responded – 24 March 2025
The Government has no plans to hold a referendum on assisted dying.
10,972 signatures
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Fund more CAR T Cell Therapy for eligible patients
Government responded – 24 March 2025
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended CAR-T therapies for patients with lymphoma, which are now available to NHS patients in line with NICE’s recommendations.
11,164 signatures
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Allow motorcycles in bus lanes as default
Government responded – 24 March 2025
Local authorities are best placed to understand the needs of their road networks rather than central government. The consultation did not find enough evidence of the safety benefits for change.
19,907 signatures
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Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.
Government responded – 19 March 2025
The Gender Recognition Act 2004 is a robust piece of legislation that reflects the seriousness of changing a person’s legal gender. The Government will not be introducing self-identification.
124,455 signatures
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Remove the 28 day time limit from the unduly lenient sentence scheme for murder
Government responded – 14 March 2025
The Law Commission are currently reviewing the law on criminal appeals, including the time limit of the ULS Scheme. The government will carefully consider the recommendations in their final report.
14,025 signatures
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Grant automatic visa extension and ILR for Ukrainians after 5 years
Government responded – 12 March 2025
We recognise the Ukrainian government’s desire for the return of their citizens to help rebuild Ukraine when it is safe to do so. This is why the temporary Ukraine schemes do not lead to settlement.
13,366 signatures
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Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
Government responded – 11 March 2025
Carer’s Allowance provides some financial recognition that an unpaid carer may not be able to work full-time. It is part of a range of support based on individual needs, rather than a wage.
11,276 signatures
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Make GCSE exams free for home educated children under 18
Government responded – 11 March 2025
Parents who home educate are fully responsible for that education, including costs of obtaining qualifications. We are introducing a duty on local authorities to give advice to those who request it.
13,119 signatures
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Fully Repeal the Gender Recognition Act
Government responded – 10 March 2025
The Government has no plans to repeal the Gender Recognition Act (2004).
14,016 signatures
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Reduce the ILR qualifying period from 5 years to 3 years for legal immigrants
Government responded – 7 March 2025
People can settle in the UK after a period of temporary permission. These periods may vary in specific instances; we keep policies under review but see no case to reduce the current five-year period.
39,299 signatures
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Change requirements for ILR for those who have graduated and worked for 3 years
Government responded – 7 March 2025
Settlement in the UK is a privilege. Those wishing to settle must show a contribution to the UK for a meaningful period, and we see no case to reduce the five year period required to demonstrate this.
13,960 signatures
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Allow BN(O)s ETA-free entry
Government responded – 7 March 2025
The Government reviewed this position and has decided to exempt BN(O) passport holders from requiring an ETA for travel to the UK. This will be kept under review in case of any indication of abuse.
12,179 signatures
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Ban immediately the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures
Government responded – 5 March 2025
The government does not agree to the proposed immediate ban as international guidance still requires data from animal testing to ensure the safety of medicines and products before testing in humans.
235,718 signatures
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Tighten the rules on political donations
Government responded – 26 February 2025
The Government is committed to protecting our democracy by strengthening the rules around donations to political parties and is currently developing proposals to give effect to this commitment.
142,744 signatures
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Update the dangerous dogs act to specifically protect horses
Government responded – 25 February 2025
The police and local authorities already have a range of powers available to tackle dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog ownership, including dog attacks on other animals.
20,567 signatures
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Stop DWP repeating PIP assessments for disabled people
Government responded – 24 February 2025
Personal Independence Payment is based on needs and not condition. Award reviews are a key feature of the benefit and ensure that payments accurately match the current needs of claimants.
23,045 signatures
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Provide day 1 financial support to parents caring for a seriously ill child
Government responded – 24 February 2025
We recognise the difficulties faced by parents of ill children and a range of financial support is available. The government has no plans to introduce a day 1 non-means tested grant.
16,571 signatures
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Create path to Settlement for Ukrainians in the UK
Government responded – 24 February 2025
We recognise the Ukrainian government’s desire for the return of their citizens to help rebuild Ukraine when it is safe to do so. This is why the temporary Ukraine schemes do not lead to settlement.
35,470 signatures
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Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000
Government responded – 20 February 2025
The Government is committed to keeping taxes for working people as low as possible while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
247,672 signatures
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Require labelling of beef & dairy from cows fed with additives to reduce methane
Government responded – 19 February 2025
There are currently no rules requiring meat or dairy products to be labelled with details of animal feed, and the Government has no plans to introduce any.
36,126 signatures
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End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals
Government responded – 17 February 2025
This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. The use of cages and crates is an issue we are now considering very carefully.
102,046 signatures
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Review decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Government responded – 13 February 2025
We achieved our primary objective in negotiations with Mauritius: to protect the future of the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. The treaty will be put before Parliament for scrutiny and debate.
13,476 signatures
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Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England
Government responded – 12 February 2025
The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme costs around £700 million annually. Any changes to the statutory scheme must be carefully considered for their impact on its financial sustainability.
59,386 signatures
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Do not stop transgender people from receiving care in mainstream hospital wards
Government responded – 11 February 2025
Following the General Election last year, the Government is considering next steps for the 10-year review of the NHS Constitution. An update to Parliament will be made in due course.
24,825 signatures
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Ban animal testing for human products and medicines
Government responded – 10 February 2025
The government does not agree to the proposed ban. The UK still requires data from animal testing to ensure the safety of medicines and products before testing in humans.
15,661 signatures
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Repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 and Net Zero targets
Government responded – 6 February 2025
There is no ‘two-sided’ debate on anthropogenic climate change. The Government’s policy to support ambitious action on climate change reflects the overwhelming scientific consensus.
19,846 signatures
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Reinstate release of certain serious offenders half-way through their sentence
Government responded – 6 February 2025
Release points are within the remit of the Sentencing Review and we will consider any recommendations from the review.
12,330 signatures
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Prohibit publishers irrevocably disabling video games they have already sold
Government responded – 3 February 2025
There are no plans to amend UK consumer law on disabling video games. Those selling games must comply with existing requirements in consumer law and we will continue to monitor this issue.
15,017 signatures
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Reverse Cadet Forces Funding Cuts by Min of Defence and the Dept of Education.
Government responded – 23 January 2025
Resource constraints have impacted across all areas of Education and Defence including support to Cadet activity. Cadet funding is kept under review and must be balanced against other priorities.
16,970 signatures
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Stop Means Testing Pensioners and increase the State Pension
Government responded – 27 January 2025
Our commitment to the Triple Lock throughout this Parliament will increase the State Pension by up to £1,900 a year by its end. The Government does not and will not means-test the State Pension.
14,530 signatures
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Abolish Non-Crime Hate Incidents
Government responded – 24 January 2025
The National Police Chiefs’ Council, supported by the College of Policing, are reviewing the use and effectiveness of non-crime hate incidents. The Government will await the outcome of this review.
33,670 signatures
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Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years!
Government responded – 17 January 2025
The Government is taking the tough action required to reduce both illegal immigration and overall net migration, without the economic damage that would come from suspending immigration entirely.
227,200 signatures
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Ban driven grouse shooting
Government responded – 16 January 2025
The Government has no plans to ban driven grouse shooting. It recognises well-managed grouse shooting can be an important part of a local rural economy, providing direct and indirect employment.
102,541 signatures
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Allow carers already in UK on sponsored visa to work for any CQC care provider
Government responded – 16 January 2025
Sponsorship is a vital part of the Points Based System, providing protection for workers. We have no plans to change this approach to offer people to work unsponsored in a sector.
11,520 signatures