Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
60 petitions
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Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only
Government responded – 9 December 2024
Most people use fireworks in a responsible and safe manner, with laws in place to address misuse. The Government intends to engage with stakeholders to gather evidence on the impact of fireworks.
86,987 signatures
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Referendum on changing the Electoral System To Proportional Representation (PR)
Government responded – 6 December 2024
The Government has no plans to change the voting system for UK Parliamentary elections.
41,557 signatures
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Make breaking a manifesto against the law and trigger a General Election
Government responded – 29 January 2025
The Government has a mandate to deliver its manifesto commitments. Our full focus is on fixing the foundations, rebuilding Britain, and restoring public confidence in government.
52,734 signatures
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Call a General Election
Government responded – 6 December 2024
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.
3,060,417 signatures
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Don't change inheritance tax relief for working farms
Government responded – 5 December 2024
The Government’s commitment to farmers is steadfast. There is also an urgent need to repair the public finances in as fair a way as possible. The reform of the reliefs strikes the right balance.
153,215 signatures
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Exempt all social care providers from the employer NIC increase
Government responded – 4 December 2024
The Government is committing to provide support for the costs that arise from the changes to the employer NICs of ONS-defined public sector organisations only.
40,447 signatures
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Create a public consultation on freedom of speech and disinformation
Government responded – 29 November 2024
The Government keeps all legislation under review but does not plan to hold a specific public consultation on freedom of speech and disinformation in the UK at this time.
23,123 signatures
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Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment
Government responded – 26 November 2024
The Government has no plans to reverse the means testing of the Winter Fuel Payment but is focusing on increasing Pension Credit take-up to ensure all eligible pensioners continue to receive support.
61,152 signatures
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Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have social media
Government responded – 17 December 2024
The government is aware of the ongoing debate as to what age children should have smartphones and access to social media. The government is not currently minded to support a ban for children under 16.
131,001 signatures
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Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
Government responded – 19 November 2024
The Government was elected on a manifesto that made clear there will be no return to EU membership. However, we are determined to reset the UK-EU relationship, putting it on a more solid footing.
135,327 signatures