Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
965 petitions
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Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s
Government responded – 15 March 2024
The government is committed to making the UK the safest place to be a child online, as evidenced by the Online Safety Act. We are focused on implementing the regime as soon as possible.
15,943 signatures
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Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25
Government responded – 13 March 2024
Whilst there are no published plans to introduce tougher restrictions on new drivers, the Department keeps driving licensing requirements under review.
18,666 signatures
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Don’t ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes
Government responded – 12 March 2024
To address the rise in youth vaping, vape flavours that appeal to children will be restricted. We will consult further, being mindful of the role flavours can play in supporting adult smokers quit.
46,997 signatures
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Legally pardon those convicted in Great Britain for offences of witchcraft
Government responded – 6 March 2024
The Government acknowledges the historic injustices of people accused of witchcraft between the 16th and 18th centuries. However, there are no plans to legislate to pardon those who were convicted.
13,157 signatures
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Review the MOD's New Accommodation Offer for armed forces personnel
Government responded – 6 March 2024
The Government is committed to widening military accommodation entitlement, but we have listened to feedback and paused elements of the policy related to Service Family Accommodation pending a review.
20,546 signatures
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Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
Government responded – 5 March 2024
HM Government takes its export control responsibilities very seriously and rigorously assesses every application on a case-by-case basis against the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria.
33,981 signatures
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Ensure sex workers are not excluded from banking services
Government responded – 4 March 2024
HM Treasury has designated the largest current account providers to offer basic bank accounts – personal current accounts with no overdraft or fees – to eligible UK residents with no bank account.
11,286 signatures
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Home fee status for BN(O) students after 3 years continuous stay in the UK
Government responded – 4 March 2024
Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders will qualify for home fees once they have acquired settled status in the UK.
14,333 signatures
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Do not allow original wills to be destroyed after 25 years
Government responded – 1 March 2024
Possible reforms to the storage and preservation of wills are being consulted on, no decisions have been taken as yet, and a response will be published later this year.
14,961 signatures
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Create a pet task force to seek to reduce number of pets being put to sleep
Government responded – 1 March 2024
We have no plans to create a pet task force. Defra already works closely with stakeholders to monitor the full range of animal welfare issues.
10,473 signatures
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Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years.
Government responded – 27 February 2024
The Government has implemented the most significant measures in a generation to reduce legal migration and end illegal migration; however, suspending immigration entirely would harm the UK’s economy.
38,078 signatures
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For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately
Government responded – 27 February 2024
We must give Palestinians a credible political pathway and irreversible momentum towards the establishment of Palestine. We will recognise a Palestinian State when most conducive to the peace process.
11,808 signatures
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Require jurors in rape trials to complete mandatory training on rape myths
Government responded – 23 February 2024
In rape trials, judges are permitted to give directions to jurors to counter any potential misconceptions. Guidance and training for jurors are a matter for the judiciary and the Judicial College.
10,950 signatures
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Create a national strategy to end youth homelessness
Government responded – 22 February 2024
Government is committed to tackling homelessness and ending rough sleeping for good. Our strategy is backed by over £2bn over 3 years. Tackling youth homelessness is critical to this strategy.
15,068 signatures
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Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Government responded – 22 February 2024
It remains the Government’s view that any change to the law in this sensitive area is a matter for Parliament to decide.
167,908 signatures
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Make financial education compulsory in all schools from primary age
Government responded – 21 February 2024
Financial education is a vital life skill and is already compulsory in the national curriculum for citizenship (at Key Stages 3 and 4) and within mathematics (Key Stages 1 to 4).
12,289 signatures
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Allow ARRS funding to be used for practice nurses and GPs
Government responded – 22 February 2024
The 2024/25 GP contract arrangements are subject to consultation with the British Medical Association. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.
11,020 signatures
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Review Timetable For Phasing Out Copper Wire Landlines
Government responded – 15 February 2024
The PSTN migration is industry-led but Government and Ofcom are monitoring communication providers to ensure that consumers and sectors are protected and prepared for the upgrade process.
11,044 signatures
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Provide for resentencing for everyone serving an indeterminate prison sentence
Government responded – 15 February 2024
Retrospectively changing the lawfully passed sentence would risk public protection. It is vital that those serving the IPP sentence in prison are released only when the Parole Board deems them safe.
10,959 signatures
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Do not let the Government access information on pensioners' bank accounts.
Government responded – 15 February 2024
This measure does not give DWP access to pensioners or any claimants’ bank accounts and will only flag information if it is relevant to someone’s eligibility for the benefits they are receiving.
14,349 signatures
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Require CCTV cameras on school transport for kids with special educational needs
Government responded – 9 February 2024
Safeguarding children is of paramount importance. We expect everyone involved in the delivery of school transport to take their responsibilities seriously but have no plans to require CCTV.
15,205 signatures
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Give one-person households 50% council tax discount rather than 25%
Government responded – 8 February 2024
The Government does not have any plans to change the single person discount to 50%. There are a range of further discounts and exemptions in place to support households with their council tax bills.
12,677 signatures
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Repeal Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023
Government responded – 8 February 2024
The Government has no plans to repeal the Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.
10,532 signatures
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Abolish the TV licence and make the BBC a subscription channel
Government responded – 6 February 2024
The licence fee will remain for this Charter. However, this model faces challenges and the Government has launched a review to look at ways to ensure BBC’s future funding is fair and sustainable.
15,933 signatures
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Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants
Government responded – 5 February 2024
This measure does not give DWP access to claimants’ bank accounts and will only flag information if it is relevant to someone’s eligibility for the benefits they are receiving.
23,437 signatures
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Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
Government responded – 1 February 2024
The Government has provided £104 billion over 2022-25 to help with the cost of living. We currently have no plans to extend Cost of Living Payments, however we keep all measures under constant review.
17,887 signatures
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Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
Government responded – 30 January 2024
The Government has no plans to increase the State Pension to equal 48 hours at the National Living Wage or to be made available from age 60.
50,574 signatures
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Give fathers/second parents a right to 6 weeks' paid leave in baby's first year
Government responded – 29 January 2024
The Government has no plans to increase Paternity Leave and Pay. If parents wish to take longer leave they can use Shared Parental Leave to share up to 37 weeks of pay, and up to 50 weeks of leave.
14,428 signatures
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Make State Pensions tax free
Government responded – 29 January 2024
The Personal Allowance is set at a level high enough to ensure that pensioners whose sole income is the new or basic State Pension do not pay income tax.
39,462 signatures
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Find time to take the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill through the House of Commons
Government responded – 26 January 2024
The Government’s comprehensive existing legal framework for air quality already gives us the powers we need to drive down air pollution and its damaging effects on human health and the environment.
13,183 signatures
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Increase Student Loans in England to catch up with inflation
Government responded – 26 January 2024
The Government has continued to increase loans for living costs each year with a 2.8% increase for the current academic year, 2023/24, and a further 2.5% uplift announced for 2024/25.
13,692 signatures
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Give more funding for thyroid research and patients after price hike
Government responded – 25 January 2024
The Government is funding a broad range of research on thyroid disorders through its funding organisations and is facilitating patient support through locally commissioned services.
11,719 signatures
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Introduce a Suicide Prevention Act to seek to minimise suicides
Government responded – 24 January 2024
The new Suicide Prevention Strategy includes action across Government that we believe will address much of this petition. We will continuously monitor delivery and embed new actions when needed.
10,478 signatures
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Establish a Commission to investigate extortionate Car Insurance price rises
Government responded – 22 January 2024
Insurance pricing is a commercial decision for insurers. The Financial Conduct Authority, as the independent regulator, requires insurance products to offer fair value and has powers to act.
20,275 signatures
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Create a statutory offence of manslaughter by coercive or controlling behaviour
Government responded – 18 January 2024
The Government has no plans to create a specific offence of manslaughter caused by controlling or coercive behaviour. Existing law can already cover such circumstances.
14,651 signatures
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Require police carry tranquilizer guns and ban use of police firearms on animals
Government responded – 16 January 2024
Shooting an animal is a last resort. Expert licensed veterinarians, not police officers, are best placed to administer tranquilizers in a safe, humane way to avoid increasing risk of animal suffering.
10,129 signatures
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Require rear facing car seats for children under 18kg, 105cm tall or 4 years
Government responded – 15 January 2024
Government participates in UN discussions about technical standards for child restraints. The expert group decided against mandating rearward facing restraint systems for children up-to 4-years old.
11,747 signatures
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Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Government responded – 10 January 2024
The Government intends to raise the MIR in line with the general salary threshold for skilled workers, but will do so in stages to provide predictability for families, starting in spring 2024.
67,734 signatures
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Urge the UN to send a peacekeeping mission to Balochistan Pakistan
Government responded – 9 January 2024
We regularly engage the Government of Pakistan at the highest levels on the need to respect human rights and uphold the rule of law, including in Balochistan.
14,682 signatures
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Ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals
Government responded – 9 January 2024
We will continue working to deliver our manifesto commitment to ban the import of hunting trophies from endangered animals, which has overwhelming support from MPs and the public.
23,193 signatures
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Pause Ofsted inspections and reform how school performance is evaluated
Government responded – 4 January 2024
The government remains committed to the regular Ofsted inspection of all schools. Inspection plays a vital role in providing assurance that pupils are receiving a high-quality education and are safe.
50,724 signatures
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Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Government responded – 6 February 2024
Following a concerning rise in attacks and fatalities caused by XL Bully type dogs, the Government has acted decisively to ban this breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
64,983 signatures
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Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
Government responded – 27 December 2023
The UK has left the EU. This delivers the result of the 2016 referendum. We welcome the positive relationship we have with the EU, based on shared interests and values.
13,295 signatures
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Create a Palestinian Family Visa Scheme for Palestinian people affected by war
Government responded – 21 December 2023
There are no plans to introduce bespoke arrangements for people arriving from the region. Those wishing to come to the UK who currently have no visa can apply under one of the existing visa routes.
38,743 signatures
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Allow Palestinian Children to Enter the UK During Ongoing Conflict
Government responded – 21 December 2023
At present, the UK is not considering establishing a bespoke immigration route for Palestinian children. The UK considers its resettlement approach in the round, not on a crisis-by-crisis basis.
18,219 signatures
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Remove breed specific legislation. Consider alternative methods for dog control.
Government responded – 21 December 2023
Following a concerning rise in attacks and fatalities caused by XL Bully type dogs, the Government has added this breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
10,738 signatures
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Record and publish numbers of companion animals euthanised in England
Government responded – 21 December 2023
We are not planning to impose new euthanasia reporting requirements on veterinarians, rescue organisations and kennels.
11,345 signatures
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Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
Government responded – 18 December 2023
The Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 establishes the site licensing regime for caravan sites. The Government has no plans to amend the Act to include consumer protection regulations.
23,136 signatures
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Increase High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold and base on household income
Government responded – 18 December 2023
The HICBC targets Child Benefit expenditure, meaning that the Government can support the majority of families whilst ensuring the fiscal position remains sustainable.
10,637 signatures
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Fund the drug Baricitinib on the NHS to treat severe alopecia areata
Government responded – 13 December 2023
Decisions on medicines funding are rightly taken by NICE based on the available evidence. NICE was unable to recommend baricitinib as cost effective at the price proposed by the company.
10,427 signatures