Petitions with a Government response

1. Restart issuing oil and gas licenses in the North Sea

   Government responded – 17 July 2025

   We will not issue licences to explore new fields, whilst managing existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan. We will boost Britain’s energy security and ensure good, long-term jobs.

   10,393 signatures

2. Funding so all infants are offered Type 1 Diabetes Testing in routine care

   Government responded – 17 July 2025

   NHS England provides diabetes care in children. Due to insufficient evidence supporting routine mandatory testing for paediatric type 1 diabetes it has no plans to introduce this at the current time.

   17,494 signatures

3. Reduce the minimum retirement age for Prison Officers to 60

   Government responded – 14 July 2025

   The Lord Chancellor has requested advice from officials on the complex issue of pension age of prison officers, and we will continue to engage with trade unions as this is considered.

   11,945 signatures

4. Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas

   Government responded – 11 July 2025

   We are firmly committed to the existing Hong Kong community in the UK and all those who will arrive in future. Further details of measures in the Immigration White Paper will be set out in due course.

   107,072 signatures

5. Abandon DWP Pathways to Work Green Paper & create National Disability Strategy

   Government responded – 10 July 2025

   We will not abandon the principles of the Green Paper, but we are changing the Bill to ensure disabled people are protected and more involved, via co-production of the PIP assessment review.

   10,806 signatures

6. Apply for the UK to rejoin the EU fully - do not just 'reset' the relationship

   Government responded – 10 July 2025

   Britain will stay outside the EU, but we must make Brexit work. In May, the Government announced a new strategic partnership with the EU which will deliver economic and security benefits for the UK.

   13,234 signatures

7. Put the dangers of methanol poisoning on the school curriculum

   Government responded – 19 June 2025

   The statutory guidance for Health Education requires all pupils in state-maintained schools to be taught the facts about legal and illegal harmful substances.

   12,115 signatures

8. Allow families with SEN children 10 days term-time holiday without being fined

   Government responded – 8 July 2025

   All children, including children with SEND, have a right to a full-time education. We are determined to break down barriers to opportunity by supporting every child to achieve and thrive at school.

   18,392 signatures

9. Review possible penalties for social media posts, including the use of prison

   Government responded – 7 July 2025

   The government is committed to ensuring penalties are proportionate and uphold freedom of expression.

   182,454 signatures

10. Require by law all sports netting to be tied up when not in use

    Government responded – 3 July 2025

    The Government agrees the suffering of animals caught in sports netting is preventable but through promoting awareness of the hazards to animals and responsible use of netting, not new legislation.

    11,087 signatures

11. Seek to Rejoin the EU Pet Passport Scheme

    Government responded – 4 July 2025

    The Government is working toward a deal with the EU that will improve and streamline pet travel for GB pet owners to and from the EU. This will make taking pets to the EU easier and cheaper.

    10,294 signatures

12. Transfer UK Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

    Government responded – 3 July 2025

    Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) are key platforms for the British Army to meet Defence Commitments. We continue to work with Ukraine to identify how to help them to resist Russian aggression.

    19,009 signatures

13. Don’t abandon the Chalk Stream recovery pack

    Government responded – 1 July 2025

    The government has secured £2 billion from water companies over the next five years to deliver more than 1,000 targeted actions for chalk stream restoration as part of our Plan for Change.

    12,567 signatures

14. Introduce a distinct attendance code for flexischooling (Code F).

    Government responded – 30 June 2025

    The Government has no current plans to introduce an attendance code for flexi-schooling. Attendance codes were updated in 2024 after extensive consultation and will be reviewed again in due course.

    10,804 signatures

15. Prohibit the wearing of all full-face coverings in public spaces

    Government responded – 30 June 2025

    It is not government policy to ban the burka or other face coverings in public.

    44,974 signatures

16. Hold a UK referendum before joining any defence and security pact with the EU.

    Government responded – 11 July 2025

    The UK and the EU agreed a Security and Defence Partnership at the UK-EU Summit to strengthen our continent’s security. The UK retains full sovereign control over how it engages with EU initiatives.

    21,654 signatures

17. Stop financial and other support for asylum seekers

    Government responded – 23 June 2025

    We are determined to tackle illegal migration and end the use of asylum hotels but in the meantime there is a legal requirement to support asylum seekers who would otherwise be living on the streets.

    422,456 signatures

18. Every school & college to be obliged to have an evacuation chair & training

    Government responded – 23 June 2025

    In a school or college, where a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) requires an evacuation chair, it must be provided. Staff and the person needing the chair must be trained in its use.

    57,514 signatures

19. Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship

    Government responded – 17 June 2025

    We expect people applying for British citizenship, including refugees, to respect our laws. The good character policy is compliant with the Refugee Convention, and there are no plans to reverse it.

    25,852 signatures

20. Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders

    Government responded – 17 June 2025

    As with several other measures in the Immigration White Paper, the proposals on earned settlement will be subject to a formal consultation process, and we welcome this contribution to that process.

    149,183 signatures

21. Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union

    Government responded – 13 June 2025

    The Government has no such plans. On 19 May, the Government announced a new strategic partnership between the UK and the EU, which will make the UK safer, more secure and more prosperous.

    10,653 signatures

22. Strengthen the Animal Welfare Act 2006

    Government responded – 10 July 2025

    The Animal Welfare Act provides comprehensive powers to tackle animal welfare offences. We continue to collaborate with animal welfare organisations on this and on promoting responsible dog ownership.

    18,259 signatures

23. Pay pensioners the equivalent of the living wage of a 35 hour week.

    Government responded – 11 June 2025

    The Government has no plans to pay pensioners the equivalent of the living wage of a 35-hour week. Support for pensioners is available via the State Pension and a suite of other benefits.

    14,876 signatures

24. Ban wind farms on protected peat land in England

    Government responded – 10 June 2025

    We will not ban windfarms on peatland in England. Protections in the planning system and best practice guidance ensure development on peatland is carefully considered, mitigated, and compensated.

    15,382 signatures

25. Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare

    Government responded – 10 July 2025

    Animal rescue organisations must meet existing statutory welfare requirements. Moving forward, the Government is developing an animal welfare strategy and will outline more detail in due course.

    57,812 signatures

26. Retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND

    Government responded – 4 June 2025

    As part of our Plan for Change, we will restore families’ confidence and ensure that children with SEND will get the tailored support they need to achieve and thrive.

    117,693 signatures

27. Make neurodiversity training mandatory for all education staff

    Government responded – 10 July 2025

    The Department currently has no further plans for mandatory neurodiversity training beyond what is set out in the new Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework, which we will review in 2027.

    21,814 signatures

28. Protect Northern Ireland Veterans from Prosecutions

    Government responded – 3 June 2025

    The last Government’s Legacy Act was wrong and was found to be unlawful. It was opposed by many, including some families who lost relatives serving in Operation Banner.

    178,751 signatures

29. Require landfills that cause smells and toxins near residential areas to close

    Government responded – 2 June 2025

    Landfill sites are regulated through environmental permits under the Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations to ensure that pollution risks, including odour, are minimised.

    10,322 signatures

30. Promote plant-based foods over meat and dairy for a healthier Britain

    Government responded – 30 May 2025

    The government’s guidelines for a healthy diet recommend that the majority of food we eat should be plant-based. However, a healthy balanced diet can include meat and dairy.

    23,340 signatures

31. Reduce minimum retirement age for ambulance staff to 55

    Government responded – 27 May 2025

    Government has no plans to reduce the minimum retirement age for ambulance staff. Current members have minimum retirement ages between 50 and 55 depending on when they joined the NHS Pension Scheme.

    12,391 signatures

32. Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season

    Government responded – 27 May 2025

    The policy of a close season for hares in England remains under consideration as part of the Government’s plans to introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation.

    33,569 signatures

33. Grant the vote for London Mayor to all UK Residents

    Government responded – 22 May 2025

    The Government has no plans to extend voting rights for the London Mayor elections to all UK residents.

    56,134 signatures

34. Make all forms of 'geo-engineering' affecting the environment illegal

    Government responded – 21 May 2025

    Greenhouse Gas Removals are important for achieving net zero emissions. The Government is not in favour of using Solar Radiation Modification and has no plans for deployment.

    160,631 signatures

35. Review process for booking driving tests and ban the resale at inflated prices

    Government responded – 20 May 2025

    DVSA is reviewing its booking processes with the aim of improving this service for all users. A consultation regarding possible options for improvements has been fast-tracked to May 2025.

    11,762 signatures

36. Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)

    Government responded – 19 May 2025

    Homegrown cannabis is not a safe or appropriate substitute for regulated Cannabis Based Products for Medicinal Use and there are no plans to change the law to permit its use.

    13,029 signatures

37. Create a new body to regulate landlord and freeholder service charges

    Government responded – 19 May 2025

    The Government will consult this year on measures in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 to increase service charge transparency, enabling better scrutiny and challenge of unreasonable charges.

    12,125 signatures

38. Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services

    Government responded – 15 May 2025

    New legislation is not necessary as all patients already have the legal right to receive care and treatment that is clinically appropriate and meets their needs.

    81,551 signatures

39. Ban new waste incinerators and revoke permits where building has not begun

    Government responded – 14 May 2025

    Government will only back waste incineration projects that meet strict conditions. New facilities will have to maximise efficiency, and support net zero and the move to a circular economy.

    14,989 signatures

40. Impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty

    Government responded – 12 May 2025

    Under the Animal Welfare Act, courts may impose animal ownership bans of varying durations on offenders. We consider it is appropriate for courts to determine such decisions on a case-by-case basis.

    16,207 signatures

41. Require MPs proven to mislead public to resign and create 'fact check' committee

    Government responded – 8 May 2025

    All MPs should be honest. The elected House of Commons, rather than an outside organisation, should continue to regulate the conduct of MPs, who are directly accountable to their constituents.

    10,205 signatures

42. Remove CWS Bill clauses and provide tangible support to home educating parents

    Government responded – 1 May 2025

    We will not remove the Children Not in School measures. These are vital to help local authorities identify children not in school and more effectively address if they are in unsuitable education.

    30,254 signatures

43. Enact measures to combat knife crime

    Government responded – 29 April 2025

    There are already 20 Violence Reduction Units established in England and Wales, many of them based on Scotland’s model, and all of them integral to our mission to halve knife crime within a decade.

    40,255 signatures

44. Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits

    Government responded – 29 April 2025

    The Government must urgently tackle the spiralling welfare bill, restore trust and fairness in the system, and protect disabled people. Social security reforms will therefore continue as planned.

    29,004 signatures

45. Embed food, farming, and sustainability education into the national curriculum

    Government responded – 28 April 2025

    These topics can be taught as part of the current national curriculum. The Curriculum and Assessment Review is considering how content can be updated to reflect societal and environmental change.

    14,480 signatures

46. 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.

    30,476 signatures

47. 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.

    105,114 signatures

48. 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.

    32,097 signatures

49. 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.

    15,582 signatures

50. 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.

    82,816 signatures

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