Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
161 petitions
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Extend the transition; delay negotiations until after the coronavirus outbreak
Government responded – 9 April 2020
The transition period ends on 31 December 2020, as enshrined in UK law. The Prime Minister has made clear he has no intention of changing this. We remain fully committed to negotiations with the EU.
107,436 signatures
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Release HMP Prisoners due to COVID-19 - temporary release, licence, tag, curfew
Government responded – 8 April 2020
The Government has announced up to 4000 low risk and vulnerable offenders will be temporarily released. They will be subject to strict licence conditions, risk assessment, and electronic monitoring.
49,569 signatures
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Close down all UK airports & seaports to prevent further spreading of Covid-19.
Government responded – 8 April 2020
Keeping airports and seaports open is critical to maintaining essential services and supplies including food, medicines and medical equipment, and facilitating the repatriation of Britons from abroad.
15,695 signatures
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No prosecution for parents that remove child from school during a pandemic.
Government responded – 6 April 2020
The Government has introduced emergency legislation in response to the pandemic. The Coronavirus Act 2020 allows a suspension of the duty on parents to secure regular school attendance for their child
100,649 signatures
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Close Schools/Colleges down for an appropriate amount of time amidst COVID19.
Government responded – 30 March 2020
Schools closed by the end of the day on Friday 20 March. Affecting schools, colleges, and early years settings in England, except for children of critical workers and the most vulnerable children.
685,393 signatures
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Suspend sanctions against Iran for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic
Government responded – 30 March 2020
The UK lifted economic sanctions on Iran as part of the nuclear deal. There is no evidence remaining sanctions, targeted at nuclear and human rights concerns, affect Iran’s ability to fight Covid-19.
14,400 signatures
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Implement Universal Basic Income to give home & food security through Covid-19
Government responded – 30 March 2020
The Government does not believe a Universal Basic Income is the best method to tackle the extraordinary situation resulting from COVID-19, because it does not target help to those who need it most.
114,574 signatures
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Government to offer economic assistance to the events industry during COVID-19
Government responded – 27 March 2020
The Government has announced a series of measures to provide economic support to businesses and their staff to help to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. Further detail can be found on gov.uk.
154,816 signatures
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Include self-employed in statutory sick pay during Coronavirus
Government responded – 26 March 2020
It would not be appropriate to require the self-employed to pay themselves statutory sick pay, as they are their own employer. The welfare system provides a safety net to support the self-employed.
699,598 signatures
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Close all universities down for an appropriate amount of time amidst COVID-19
Government responded – 24 March 2020
The Government’s number one priority is the safety of students and staff. The DfE is working with universities to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, based on guidance from Public Health England.
123,903 signatures
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Implement UK lockdown for preventing spread of COVID19
Government responded – 19 March 2020
We understand the public’s concern and are doing everything we can to combat the outbreak. We will continue to evolve our response based on the latest and best scientific and medical advice.
409,473 signatures