Petitions with a Government response

1. Hold a referendum on leaving the European Court of Human Rights

   Government responded – 12 November 2025

   Leaving the ECHR and the Court would be a costly, self-defeating move, undermining vital security agreements. Reforming it for today’s challenges is smarter than wasting £129m on a referendum.

   11,583 signatures

2. Continue Parental Responsibility Automatically when disabled children turn 18

   Government responded – 12 November 2025

   The Government has no plans to legislate to allow parental responsibility to continue from age 18 in order to ensure that the best interests of young adults are protected in all cases.

   20,147 signatures

3. Ban "small-scale fracking" for onshore oil and gas

   Government responded – 15 January 2026

   We are committed to ending fracking for good. We are aware of local concerns regarding low volume hydraulic fracturing and are keeping this policy under internal review.

   10,626 signatures

4. Require non-stunned and stunned meat to be labelled accordingly

   Government responded – 22 December 2025

   Whilst there is no regulatory requirement for labelling of meat from animals slaughtered without stunning, any information of this nature must be accurate and must not be misleading to the consumer.

   111,957 signatures

5. Ban greyhound racing

   Government responded – 30 October 2025

   The government has no plans to ban greyhound racing. The government considers it a well-regulated sport and recognises the contribution it makes to many people’s lives as well as to the economy.

   55,580 signatures

6. Funding for Hyperemesis Gravidarum care

   Government responded – 29 October 2025

   DHSC recognises Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) can have a devastating impact on women and families. A range of fully-funded physical and mental health support is already available for women with HG.

   11,548 signatures

7. Inquiry into sexual violence in NHS hospitals

   Government responded – 23 October 2025

   Sexual misconduct in NHS settings is unacceptable. We are working with system partners to eradicate sexual misconduct in the NHS. The Government has no plans to launch an inquiry at this time.

   24,055 signatures

8. Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels

   Government responded – 7 November 2025

   The Government recognises that some people have strong feelings about fireworks and has been listening to concerns raised by members of the public regarding the impact of firework noise.

   184,004 signatures

9. Introduce a Pension Tax Lock to help protect retirement savings and incentives

   Government responded – 10 December 2025

   The Government is committed to ensuring pensioners have security in retirement and has launched a Pensions Commission to look at what is required to ensure the system is strong, fair and sustainable.

   23,060 signatures

10. Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK

    Government responded – 21 October 2025

    The Government supports airport expansion where it promotes economic growth, aligns with climate commitments, and meets strict air quality and noise pollution requirements.

    10,998 signatures

11. Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK

    Government responded – 20 October 2025

    We have no plans to hold a referendum on the new digital identity scheme. There will be other ways for people to join a national conversation, including through a forthcoming consultation.

    24,137 signatures

12. Review and support the continued operation of pubs to prevent more closures

    Government responded – 16 October 2025

    We recognise hospitality’s vital role in our communities and are supporting the sector through targeted action, cutting red tape, removing barriers, and creating conditions for businesses to thrive.

    12,488 signatures

13. Review all trade ties with Israel, suspend 2030 roadmap & impose trade sanctions

    Government responded – 16 October 2025

    We believe the quickest, most effective way to end the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is not through trade sanctions, but through ensuring the success of the peace initiative currently under way.

    11,502 signatures

14. The UK Government should not unilaterally recognise a Palestinian State

    Government responded – 16 October 2025

    Our recognition of Palestinian statehood, done as part of a wider global drive for peace, is helping to deliver the opposite of the petition’s concerns, showing why it was the right decision to make.

    58,721 signatures

15. Make the sex offender's registry publicly available to view for everyone.

    Government responded – 15 October 2025

    We are not planning to create a public sex offender registry. Tough checks are made by the police to manage registered sex offenders in the community.

    11,666 signatures

16. Stop HMRC implementing making tax digital and enforcing quarterly submissions

    Government responded – 15 October 2025

    Making Tax Digital will help businesses stay on top of their affairs, boost productivity and ensure more of the right tax is paid. The Government will support users and has no plans to delay.

    20,086 signatures

17. Stop benefits and free healthcare for immigrants who have not worked in the UK

    Government responded – 13 October 2025

    Strict controls already exist to meet the petition demands, through the No Recourse to Public Funds rule and Immigration Health Surcharge, and the Immigration White Paper will strengthen them further.

    12,936 signatures

18. Reduce the school week to four days a week

    Government responded – 10 October 2025

    The government has no plans to reduce the school week to four days. Regular attendance at school is vital for children’s education, well-being and long-term development as well as parental employment.

    126,014 signatures

19. Provide funding to preserve and protect cemeteries around the UK.

    Government responded – 9 October 2025

    Local authority cemeteries are managed by councils, who set budgets and make service decisions locally. Privately owned cemeteries operate independently and are maintained by their respective owners.

    10,857 signatures

20. Deport all illegal migrants in the United Kingdom

    Government responded – 7 October 2025

    The Government agrees that maximising the return of those unlawfully in the UK is essential to strengthening border security and restoring order to the asylum and immigration system.

    16,427 signatures

21. Ban payment processors stopping services based on objections to legal content

    Government responded – 6 October 2025

    Payment processors are able to choose who they process payments for, subject to any relevant requirements. The Government has no plans to intervene in those commercial decisions.

    13,533 signatures

22. Invest in brain cancer and give rights – turn terminal into treatable

    Government responded – 3 October 2025

    Every brain cancer diagnosis has life-changing impact on patients and their families. Research is vital to ensure people can get the most effective cutting-edge treatments and highest quality care.

    61,589 signatures

23. Do not introduce Digital ID cards

    Government responded – 2 October 2025

    We will introduce a digital ID within this Parliament to help tackle illegal migration, make accessing government services easier, and enable wider efficiencies. We will consult on details soon.

    2,984,193 signatures

24. Use Proportional Representation at the next General Election

    Government responded – 1 October 2025

    The Government has no plans to change the voting system for UK Parliamentary Elections.

    47,976 signatures

25. Set out a pro-innovation strategy for blockchain and stablecoins

    Government responded – 29 September 2025

    The government published its Wholesale Digital Markets Strategy in July and will bring forward legislation for a financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets this year.

    74,738 signatures

26. Give State Pension to all at 60 and increase it to equal 48hrs of Living Wage

    Government responded – 29 September 2025

    The Government has no plans to make the State Pension available from the age of 60 or for it to equal 48 hours a week at the National Living Wage.

    19,992 signatures

27. Fund more staff training and better facilities in psychiatric hospitals

    Government responded – 29 September 2025

    We are committed to ensuring the NHS has the right people, in the right places, to care for patients when they need it. We are also improving mental health inpatient accommodation.

    10,400 signatures

28. Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times

    Government responded – 22 September 2025

    Ofcom rules ensure that broadcast news must be reported with due accuracy and impartiality. The Government is committed to a free media and has no plans to extend rules which apply during elections.

    17,051 signatures

29. Leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

    Government responded – 22 September 2025

    To achieve the Government’s goals to protect the UK’s border security and restore order to the asylum system, our priority should be to review the way the ECHR is interpreted, not withdraw from it.

    23,671 signatures

30. Formal support framework for families of murdered British citizens overseas

    Government responded – 22 September 2025

    We are committed to supporting families of UK nationals bereaved by murder abroad and are consulting widely on potential improvements to that support, including statutory and non-statutory options.

    22,092 signatures

31. Stop the double tax (IHT & Income Tax) of pension funds & death benefits

    Government responded – 18 September 2025

    More than 90 per cent of estates will still pay no inheritance tax each year. The Government is continuing to incentivise pensions for their intended purpose of funding retirement.

    25,904 signatures

32. Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

    Government responded – 16 September 2025

    The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill puts in place a package of support to drive high and rising standards throughout our education and care systems so that every child can achieve and thrive.

    166,496 signatures

33. Fund Free TV licences for all pensioners.

    Government responded – 15 September 2025

    There are a number of TV licence concessions available, including for over-75s in receipt of pension credit. There is no BBC concession to provide free TV licences for all pensioners at this time.

    15,986 signatures

34. Grant Cornwall nation status

    Government responded – 15 September 2025

    Government policy is to grant greater powers and ensure preservation of local culture, heritage and language through empowered Mayors of Strategic Authorities.

    24,011 signatures

35. Make the Armed Forces pension tax free

    Government responded – 15 September 2025

    The government hugely values the service of our armed forces but currently has no plans to make Armed Forces pensions tax free at age 60

    30,983 signatures

36. Review and fund improved detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer

    Government responded – 12 September 2025

    The Government has no current plans to require PSA blood tests to be proactively offered to men at highest risk of prostate cancer, because the evidence does not support this.

    14,374 signatures

37. Require the use of sexed language in government-funded health communications

    Government responded – 5 September 2025

    DHSC’s longstanding position is that health information should be as clear as possible and language should be used that appropriately reflects sex as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

    12,139 signatures

38. Give the British Public the Right to Vote No Confidence in the Government

    Government responded – 4 September 2025

    The Government holds office by virtue of being able to command the confidence of the House of Commons, whose members are elected by the public. There are no plans to change these arrangements.

    120,817 signatures

39. Make it statutory guidance not to remove break-times for neurodivergent children

    Government responded – 25 September 2025

    It is for school leaders to implement a behaviour policy that works for their school. We will back headteachers to deliver high standards of behaviour within an inclusive mainstream schools system.

    49,483 signatures

40. Don't introduce unique child identifier and increased home education regulation

    Government responded – 2 September 2025

    The government is committed to introducing a unique child identifier and register of children not in school to promote and support children’s education and welfare.

    10,693 signatures

41. Recognise Palestine as a State and seek immediate ceasefire in Gaza

    Government responded – 1 September 2025

    Since day one, this Government has been clear that we need an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The UK intends to recognise the state of Palestine by the time of the UN General Assembly in September.

    17,800 signatures

42. Make it an offence for a person's dog to kill another pet and prosecute owners

    Government responded – 1 September 2025

    The police and local authorities already have a range of powers available to tackle dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog ownership, including in instances where a dog attacks another animal.

    61,701 signatures

43. Allow Veterans who left before 1987 to claim compensation for hearing loss.

    Government responded – 1 September 2025

    There are no plans to remove crown immunity for claims against the MOD for those that left Service before 1987. These veterans are entitled to make a claim under the War Pension Scheme.

    18,429 signatures

44. Change the ‘grey belt’ definition in the National Planning Policy Framework

    Government responded – 1 September 2025

    The government has no plans to change the definition of grey belt in the National Planning Policy Framework, the targeted release of which is essential to deliver the development our country needs.

    42,142 signatures

45. Allow Parliament to remove the London Mayor

    Government responded – 1 September 2025

    The government has no plans to hold a referendum on changing the process by which the Mayor of London can be removed from office.

    39,231 signatures

46. Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis

    Government responded – 20 August 2025

    The Government has no plans to introduce menstrual leave for those with endometriosis or adenomyosis. We know the hardship they cause. Our employment rights reforms will help manage health at work.

    109,025 signatures

47. Urgently regulate e-scooters

    Government responded – 13 August 2025

    Private e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads and the Government is taking action against mis-selling and illegal use. Rentals within national trials face strict requirements.

    31,487 signatures

48. Add Sickle Cell Disease to NHS Prescription Charge Exemption List

    Government responded – 11 August 2025

    The Government has no current plans to add sickle cell disease to the medical exemption list. Extensive arrangements are in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone.

    34,448 signatures

49. Call an immediate general election

    Government responded – 11 August 2025

    This Government was elected on a mandate of change at the July 2024 general election. Our full focus is on fixing the foundations, rebuilding Britain, and restoring public confidence in government.

    1,059,231 signatures

50. Increase regulation of parking signage

    Government responded – 11 August 2025

    Local authorities manage parking signs and machines and appeals are possible. The Government sees no need to change current sign regulations.

    15,649 signatures

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