Petitions with a Government response

1. Legislate for a council tax discount for all pensioners

   Government responded – 6 August 2025

   The Government requires councils to provide council tax support so the lowest-income pensioners do not pay council tax. There are no plans for a mandatory council tax discount for all pensioners.

   11,201 signatures

2. Introduce a ‘School Allergy Safety Bill’ to Protect School Pupils with Allergies

   Government responded – 5 August 2025

   We do not believe the School Allergy Safety Bill is necessary because in the autumn we plan to bring forward proposals for supporting pupils with medical conditions, including allergies.

   13,885 signatures

3. Lower bowel cancer screening age to 30 & funding for investigation of symptoms

   Government responded – 1 August 2025

   The Government has no plans to lower the bowel cancer screening age to 30. There is a lack of evidence that the benefits of doing so would outweigh the harms.

   12,219 signatures

4. Make Play and Continuous Provision statutory in England's Key Stage 1 Curriculum

   Government responded – 1 August 2025

   We recognise play is critical to children’s wellbeing and development which is why the Department is working to make sure that all children have access to these enrichment opportunities at school.

   103,741 signatures

5. Mandatory collection and publication of certain child sexual offender data

   Government responded – 30 July 2025

   The Government is already taking action to increase the collection and transparency of data on the demographic characteristics of individuals responsible for group-based child sexual exploitation.

   258,222 signatures

6. Repeal the Online Safety Act

   Government responded – 28 July 2025

   The Government is working with Ofcom to ensure that online in-scope services are subject to robust but proportionate regulation through the effective implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023.

   550,138 signatures

7. Add hedgehogs to schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981

   Government responded – 25 July 2025

   There are no plans to add hedgehogs to Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

   14,993 signatures

8. Make the state pension tax exempt

   Government responded – 12 September 2025

   Exempting the State Pension from income tax would be expensive and add complexity to the tax system.

   17,129 signatures

9. Legally Require All Job Listings to Show Salaries Upfront

   Government responded – 22 July 2025

   Whilst there is no immediate plan to require job listings to show salaries, we are currently considering responses to a Call for Evidence on equality law which included questions on pay transparency.

   10,199 signatures

10. Support newly qualified nurses: Review barriers to NHS jobs

    Government responded – 21 July 2025

    While recruitment decisions are a matter for individual employers, NHS England is working with employers, universities and nursing leads to support graduates to find roles as soon as possible.

    89,088 signatures

11. Make it a crime to purposely delay ringing the emergency services

    Government responded – 21 July 2025

    Currently, the Government has no plans to legislate to make it a crime to delay calling emergency services during a medical emergency.

    10,385 signatures

12. 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.

    10,565 signatures

13. 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.

    48,580 signatures

14. 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.

    12,683 signatures

15. 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.

    108,838 signatures

16. 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.

    11,036 signatures

17. 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.

    26,536 signatures

18. 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.

    12,442 signatures

19. 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.

    18,610 signatures

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

    Government responded – 25 July 2025

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

    190,494 signatures

21. 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.

    12,131 signatures

22. 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.

    10,612 signatures

23. 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.

    20,067 signatures

24. Don’t abandon the Chalk Stream recovery pack

    Government responded – 15 September 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.

    13,081 signatures

25. 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.

    10,869 signatures

26. 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.

    71,146 signatures

27. 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.

    23,530 signatures

28. 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.

    427,450 signatures

29. 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.

    104,197 signatures

30. 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.

    30,586 signatures

31. 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.

    178,669 signatures

32. 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

33. 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.

    21,392 signatures

34. 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.

    15,606 signatures

35. 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.

    15,437 signatures

36. 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.

    109,647 signatures

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

    Government responded – 5 August 2025

    There will always be a legal right to additional support for children with SEND. No decisions have been made on changes to legislation. We are engaging with families on improvements to SEND provision.

    132,789 signatures

38. 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.

    30,556 signatures

39. 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.

    209,430 signatures

40. 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

41. 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.

    30,425 signatures

42. 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.

    12,741 signatures

43. 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.

    56,427 signatures

44. 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.

    70,679 signatures

45. 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.

    160,632 signatures

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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.

    83,222 signatures

50. 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.

    16,882 signatures

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