Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
377 petitions
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Change the general election voting system to one of proportional representation
Government responded – 15 April 2019
In line with the result of the Parliamentary Voting System referendum in 2011, the Government will not change the current First Past the Post voting system for elections to the House of Commons.
54,413 signatures
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Allow people to identify outside of 'male' and 'female' on legal documentation
Government responded – 11 April 2019
The Government recognises that an increasing number of people identify as non-binary. We will commission a Call for Evidence and will use the results to feed into future policy decisions.
17,126 signatures
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Leave EU by April 12th 2019 with deal or no deal.
Government responded – 10 April 2019
The Government stands by its commitment to uphold the result of the 2016 referendum. We continue to seek a consensus across the House, which will allow the UK to leave the EU with a deal in place.
30,975 signatures
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Stop Universal Credit and let claimants stay on the original benefits.
Government responded – 10 April 2019
Universal Credit roll-out is now complete and is the main social security system in the UK; taking on new claims and those where claimants experience a change in circumstances.
18,911 signatures
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Allow all British citizens to vote should there be a new referendum on Brexit.
Government responded – 10 April 2019
The Government has been clear we will not hold a second referendum. There are no set rules about who can vote in referendums in the UK, which are determined by the legislation for each referendum.
13,395 signatures
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Leave with No Deal if Parliament rejects the EU Withdrawal Agreement.
Government responded – 10 April 2019
The Government stands by its commitment to uphold the result of the 2016 referendum. We continue to seek a consensus across the House, which will allow the UK to leave the EU with a deal in place.
13,159 signatures
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Leave the EU Without a deal on April 12th.
Government responded – 10 April 2019
The Government stands by its commitment to uphold the result of the 2016 referendum. We continue to seek a consensus across the House, which will allow the UK to leave the EU with a deal in place.
247,443 signatures
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Make 'netting' hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting a criminal offence.
Government responded – 10 April 2019
Developers must fulfil their obligation to safeguard local wildlife and habitats. Netting trees and hedgerows is only appropriate where genuinely needed to protect birds from harm during development.
361,144 signatures
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Hard Remain: Align with other EU countries and adopt Schengen and the euro.
Government responded – 9 April 2019
The Government stands by its commitment to uphold the result of the 2016 referendum and to deliver the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
13,671 signatures
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Justice for Jodey Whiting. Independent inquiry into deaths linked to the DWP
Government responded – 8 April 2019
DWP has apologised unreservedly for the failings in the case of Ms Whiting and recognises the importance of safeguarding. The Government has no plans to hold an inquiry into deaths of claimants.
49,295 signatures
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£15ph National minimum wage for hgv drivers to be made compulsory
Government responded – 8 April 2019
The Government sets the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates to protect low income workers. There are no plans to introduce a rate specifically for HGV drivers.
12,529 signatures
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Parliament must honour the Referendum result. Leave deal or no deal 29/03/19
Government responded – 4 April 2019
The Government stands by its commitment to uphold the result of the 2016 referendum and to deliver the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
181,052 signatures
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Ban the use of all non-recyclable and unsustainable food packaging
Government responded – 18 June 2019
Our Strategy sets out plans to eliminate avoidable plastic waste. We have consulted on proposals to incentivise producers to make more sustainable packaging design choices and recyclable packaging.
247,048 signatures
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Immunity for soldiers who worked in Northern Ireland.
Government responded – 1 April 2019
This Government is unequivocal in our admiration for the Armed Forces whose sacrifices ensured terrorism would never succeed. However, our approach to the past must be consistent with the rule of law.
148,634 signatures
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Introduce Alternative Student Finance product by September 2019
Government responded – 29 March 2019
The Government is committed to introducing an Alternative Student Finance product. Details on implementation will follow the Review of Post-18 Education and Funding which will conclude this year.
16,671 signatures
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Pet Theft Reform: Amend animal welfare law to make pet theft a specific offence.
Government responded – 29 March 2019
Current sentencing guidelines takes account of the emotional distress that the theft of personal items such as a much loved pet can have on victims, and recommend higher penalties for such offences.
113,559 signatures
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We call on the Government to abandon the HS2 Rail project.
Government responded – 28 March 2019
Our existing rail network is filling up. HS2 will increase capacity on the network and transform connectivity between the cities of the Midlands and the North, helping to rebalance Britain’s economy.
16,358 signatures
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Revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU.
Government responded – 26 March 2019
This Government will not revoke Article 50. We will honour the result of the 2016 referendum and work with Parliament to deliver a deal that ensures we leave the European Union.
6,088,620 signatures
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End the Cage Age: ban cages for all farmed animals.
Government responded – 22 March 2019
We have already banned cages where there is clear scientific evidence that they are detrimental to animal health and welfare. Our comprehensive laws protect the welfare of livestock in all systems.
104,869 signatures
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Launch an independent enquiry into the health and safety risks of 5G.
Government responded – 19 March 2019
Exposure to radio waves has been carefully researched and reviewed. The overall weight of evidence does not suggest devices producing exposures within current guidelines pose a risk to public health.
32,454 signatures
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Reject Remote Pharmacist Proposals. Keep Pharmacists Present for Patients.
Government responded – 19 March 2019
The Government has no current proposals to remove the requirement that a pharmacist must supervise the sale or supply of Pharmacy or Prescription Only Medicines at or from a registered pharmacy.
10,423 signatures
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Keep CBD on the market as a food supplement.
Government responded – 19 March 2019
The Government is aware of the EU decision and is considering how to achieve compliance in the marketplace in a proportionate manner.
12,762 signatures
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Undertake an independent enquiry into the role of Russia in Brexit.
Government responded – 18 March 2019
We have not seen evidence of successful interference in UK democratic processes, including in the 2016 referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.
14,695 signatures
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The Prime Minister should advise Her Majesty the Queen to prorogue Parliament.
Government responded – 18 March 2019
The Government has no plans to prorogue parliament and remains committed to delivering an orderly exit from the EU in line with its pledge to deliver on the outcome of the referendum.
100,246 signatures
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Guarantee the future of state-funded nursery schools after March 2020
Government responded – 15 March 2019
We provide local authorities with around £60 million a year to protect maintained nursery schools’ funding. This ends in September 2020, and the Spending Review will determine what happens after that.
11,663 signatures
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Condemn Sudan’s use of lethal force vs protests, pressure for democratic change
Government responded – 15 March 2019
We have made clear our concern at Sudan’s response to protests, and condemn the use of violence and arbitrary detentions. We continue to call for legitimate grievances of protesters to be addressed.
22,778 signatures
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People found with a knife to get 10 years and using a knife 25 years in prison.
Government responded – 14 March 2019
Conviction of a knife or offensive weapon offence – threatening or possession - is now more likely to result in some form of custodial sentence, and for longer than at any point in the last ten years.
115,723 signatures
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Put pressure on the Chinese Government over the treatment of Uyghur Muslims
Government responded – 14 March 2019
This is a priority area of concern in China. We have raised it at senior Ministerial level and at the UN. Along with other countries, we will continue to press China to change its approach.
16,432 signatures
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Mandate schools to consult parents before teaching Relationships & Sex Education
Government responded – 14 March 2019
We have mandated that schools must consult parents in the development of their policies on Relationships Education and RSE. This will be a legal requirement on all schools.
58,442 signatures
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Recognise animal sentience & require that animal welfare has full regard in law
Government responded – 13 March 2019
The Government is committed to making any necessary changes required to UK law in a rigorous and comprehensive way to ensure animal sentience is recognised after the UK leaves the EU.
102,261 signatures
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Make it a criminal offence for MPs to deliberately mislead the general public.
Government responded – 11 March 2019
An important principle of the UK Parliament is that MPs are accountable to those who elect them. Responsibility for privilege is a matter for the House of Commons itself, rather than the Government.
29,495 signatures
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Freeze the £1bn RFA ship tender till we leave EU directives, to ensure UK build.
Government responded – 11 March 2019
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support ships are not warships and there is no national security reason to limit their construction to the UK.
22,102 signatures
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The Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships should be built in the UK
Government responded – 8 March 2019
The Fleet Solid Support Ships are not warships and there is no national security reason to limit their construction to the UK. A consortium of UK shipbuilders is bidding to build the ships.
14,046 signatures
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Automatic by-election if an MP resigns membership of their political party
Government responded – 6 March 2019
Formally, electors cast their vote for individual candidates, and not the political party they represent. The Government does not plan to change this constitutional position.
46,087 signatures
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UK Government to Fund Advice Services for British Citizens living in Spain
Government responded – 6 March 2019
HM Government recognises the challenges ongoing uncertainty presents and continues to consider what additional support can be made available to UK nationals living in the EU.
10,670 signatures
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Fund research and treatment for children with brain injuries
Government responded – 6 March 2019
We recognise the impact that brain injury can have on an individual and their family; the NHS Long Term Plan commits to reducing serious brain injury by 50% by 2025.
11,476 signatures
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Stop MLA’s Salary until Stormont has a sitting Assembly
Government responded – 5 March 2019
While the Assembly is not sitting, the Government recognises that MLAs continue to be active in constituency work. MLA salaries have been reduced to reflect the work MLAs are currently doing.
22,382 signatures
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Hold a public inquiry into the decision to incentivise diesel cars & its effects
Government responded – 4 March 2019
The design of vehicle taxes helps the UK meet its CO2 targets. On air quality, diesel supplements incentivise bringing forward new cleaner technology rather than penalising drivers who can’t upgrade.
10,292 signatures
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Make it compulsory for schools to teach basic signing, such as Makaton
Government responded – 1 March 2019
Makaton is a valuable communication tool for some pupils and schools. Whilst we have no plans to change the national curriculum, schools already have flexibility to choose to teach it.
20,463 signatures
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End the animal cruelty laws exemptions given to UK halal and shechita abattoirs
Government responded – 1 March 2019
The Government would prefer all animals to be stunned before slaughter, but respects the rights of Jewish and Muslim communities to eat meat prepared in accordance with their beliefs.
14,175 signatures
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Make online homophobia a specific criminal offence
Government responded – 28 March 2019
The Government recognises the harm that homophobic online messages can cause. We are working cross-Government to challenge inequality and make the UK’s online environment a safer place for everyone.
152,238 signatures
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All teaching staff across schools in England to have SEND mandatory training
Government responded – 28 February 2019
In April 2018, the Department for Education announced £3.4 million funding over 2018-2020 to equip the school workforce to deliver high quality teaching for children with any type of SEND.
12,958 signatures
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Send English Channel migrants back to where they first arrived in the EU
Government responded – 27 February 2019
The UK returns asylum seekers to EU Member States in line with the Dublin III regulation. The Government is working to secure a returns agreement that replaces that regulation once we leave the EU.
26,983 signatures
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Launch an inquiry into the possible link between cannabis and violence
Government responded – 26 February 2019
We have no intention of legalising cannabis. We are aware of the strong link between drug misuse and offending and an independent review will further add to our understanding of this.
12,570 signatures
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Abolish leasehold
Government responded – 21 February 2019
The Government is committed to reforming the leasehold system so it is fit for purpose, fairer and more transparent for consumers. We also want to ensure that commonhold is a viable alternative.
29,915 signatures
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All halal and kosher certified products are to be prominently labelled as such.
Government responded – 25 February 2019
The Government believes that consumers should have the necessary information available to make informed choices about food. The Government is considering this in the context of the UK leaving the EU.
12,845 signatures
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Violet-Grace’s Law - Life sentences for Death by Dangerous Driving
Government responded – 25 February 2019
Driving offences can have devastating consequences for victims and their loved ones. Sentencing in individual cases is always a matter for the courts, which are independent.
163,965 signatures
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Abolish TV Licence
Government responded – 21 February 2019
A television licence is required to watch or receive television as it is broadcast live or on BBC iPlayer.
20,820 signatures
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Change legislation so G.P.s can prescribe medical marijuana for fibromyalgia.
Government responded – 19 February 2019
The Government believes its approach is proportionate and evidence-based, and whilst the evidence-base remains limited, it is right that the decision to prescribe remains with specialist doctors.
17,837 signatures
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Revoke Art.50 if there is no Brexit plan by the 25 of February
Government responded – 19 February 2019
The Government’s policy is not to revoke Article 50. Instead, we continue to work with Parliament to deliver a deal that ensures we leave the European Union, as planned, on March 29th.
150,469 signatures