Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
67 petitions
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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.
146,459 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.
115,245 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.
14,919 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.
59,707 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.
35,804 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.
23,667 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.
160,968 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.
87,219 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.
41,771 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.
53,308 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.
3,070,377 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.
153,565 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.
40,538 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.
23,354 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.
61,813 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.
131,528 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.
136,078 signatures