Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
74 petitions
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Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR.
Government responded – 27 January 2025
This Government is fully committed to the ECHR and does not propose to support the holding of a referendum on UK membership.
16,761 signatures
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An independent evaluation of the Cass review on child gender services
Government responded – 14 January 2025
The Government and NHS England are fully committed to implementing all recommendations from the independent and evidence based Cass Review. We do not support an independent evaluation of the Review.
16,821 signatures
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Fund free TV licences for all pensioners
Government responded – 30 January 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.
50,536 signatures
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Raise the standard tax-free Personal Allowance to £45,000
Government responded – 3 February 2025
The Government has not extended the last Government’s freeze on personal tax thresholds, meaning from April 2028 working people will keep more of their earnings as thresholds will rise by inflation.
47,437 signatures
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End the Badger cull and adopt other approaches to bovine TB control
Government responded – 10 January 2025
Bovine TB has devastated British farmers and wildlife. Work has started on a new eradication strategy to drive down TB rates, protecting cattle and farmers’ livelihoods, and to end the badger cull.
86,891 signatures
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Ban non-stun slaughter in the UK
Government responded – 10 January 2025
The Government would prefer all animals to be stunned before slaughter. However, we respect the rights of Jews and Muslims to eat meat prepared in accordance with their religious beliefs.
92,282 signatures
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Decriminalise Abortion
Government responded – 23 December 2024
All women have a right to access to safe, legal abortions on the NHS.
102,819 signatures
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Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 10 days fine free.
Government responded – 23 December 2024
We are determined to break down barriers to opportunity by supporting every child to achieve and thrive at school, working with parents and protecting children’s right to education.
147,132 signatures
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Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.
Government responded – 20 December 2024
The Government will remove tax breaks for private schools. This will raise £1.8bn a year, helping to deliver the Government’s commitments for children in state schools.
115,292 signatures
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Require all businesses and public services to accept cash payments
Government responded – 19 December 2024
It is for individual organisations to decide whether to accept cash as a form of payment. However, existing regulation protects access to cash and supports the ability of organisations to accept cash.
15,367 signatures
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Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
Government responded – 18 December 2024
The government is committed to reducing emissions from high carbon products and will continue to bring forward proposals to do so. There are currently no plans to restrict fossil fuel advertising.
66,449 signatures
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Abolish the tv licence
Government responded – 12 December 2024
The Government has committed to the licence fee for the current BBC Charter Period, up to the end of 2027. Charter Review will consider how we ensure future funding of the BBC is fair and sustainable.
36,254 signatures
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Run a public information campaign on the climate crisis
Government responded – 10 December 2024
This government is committed to ensuring that everyone can contribute to the UK achieving net zero and are scoping the most effective way to communicate about climate change to the public.
23,890 signatures
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Introduce a compensation scheme for WASPI women
Government responded – 9 December 2024
The Government is reviewing the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report and once this work has been undertaken, will be in a position to outline its approach.
161,155 signatures
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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.
87,355 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.
42,049 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.
53,525 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.
3,073,528 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.
153,674 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.
40,561 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.
23,388 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.
61,903 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.
131,776 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.
136,497 signatures