Petitions with a Government response

1. Impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty

   Government responded – 12 May 2025

   Under the Animal Welfare Act, courts may impose animal ownership bans of varying durations on offenders. We consider it is appropriate for courts to determine such decisions on a case-by-case basis.

   12,544 signatures

2. Require MPs proven to mislead public to resign and create 'fact check' committee

   Government responded – 8 May 2025

   All MPs should be honest. The elected House of Commons, rather than an outside organisation, should continue to regulate the conduct of MPs, who are directly accountable to their constituents.

   10,205 signatures

3. Remove CWS Bill clauses and provide tangible support to home educating parents

   Government responded – 1 May 2025

   We will not remove the Children Not in School measures. These are vital to help local authorities identify children not in school and more effectively address if they are in unsuitable education.

   22,607 signatures

4. Enact measures to combat knife crime

   Government responded – 29 April 2025

   There are already 20 Violence Reduction Units established in England and Wales, many of them based on Scotland’s model, and all of them integral to our mission to halve knife crime within a decade.

   34,967 signatures

5. Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits

   Government responded – 29 April 2025

   The Government must urgently tackle the spiralling welfare bill, restore trust and fairness in the system, and protect disabled people. Social security reforms will therefore continue as planned.

   21,346 signatures

6. Embed food, farming, and sustainability education into the national curriculum

   Government responded – 28 April 2025

   These topics can be taught as part of the current national curriculum. The Curriculum and Assessment Review is considering how content can be updated to reflect societal and environmental change.

   14,480 signatures

7. End the Injustice: Grant British Nationals (Overseas) Full UK Citizenship

   Government responded – 28 April 2025

   We remain committed to the BN(O) route, allowing BN(O)s and their families to live, study, and work in the UK. However, we have no plans to amend the law to grant immediate British citizenship.

   12,758 signatures

8. Raise statutory maternity/paternity pay to match the National Living Wage

   Government responded – 25 April 2025

   Parental pay entitlements are intended to provide a measure of financial security to parents to care for their child(ren). However, they are not intended to replace earnings.

   78,396 signatures

9. Recognise the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage

   Government responded – 24 April 2025

   The Government is setting up an inventory to recognise intangible cultural heritage in the UK. We will open a public call later this year and would welcome a submission on cask ale.

   16,514 signatures

10. Make the Tour de France a Category A event so it is free-to-air

    Government responded – 24 April 2025

    The current list of events strikes the right balance between encouraging access to a number of sporting events and maximising broadcasting income. There are no plans to review the list at this time.

    14,556 signatures

11. Shut the migrant hotels down now and deport illegal migrants housed there

    Government responded – 23 April 2025

    We are working as fast as possible to close asylum hotels and increase the removal of people with no right to be in the UK, but we inherited an asylum system in chaos, and we cannot fix it overnight.

    46,357 signatures

12. Require parliamentary scrutiny of any proposal to amend the Royal Mail USO

    Government responded – 23 April 2025

    The government’s priority is to ensure that Royal Mail can effectively serve its customers in the future. Legislation requires Ofcom to secure a sustainable and efficient universal postal service.

    21,241 signatures

13. Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union

    Government responded – 22 April 2025

    The Government was elected on a manifesto that made clear the UK would not rejoin the EU. We are focused on a strategic alliance with the EU to make the UK safer, more secure and more prosperous.

    16,594 signatures

14. Change the law, so that UK citizens can force an immediate General Election

    Government responded – 17 April 2025

    It is a core principle of our constitution that the government of the day holds office by virtue of its ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons. There are no plans to change this.

    14,351 signatures

15. Do not restrict vape flavours

    Government responded – 9 April 2025

    Further consultation will occur before introduction of any specific restrictions on vape flavours. To avoid unintended consequences on smoking rates, the any restrictions will be carefully considered.

    12,388 signatures

16. Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"

    Government responded – 3 April 2025

    The Government is committed to improving health outcomes for people with neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. Funding provision is subject to Spending Review decisions.

    28,434 signatures

17. Make the sale of catapults/ammunition and carrying catapults in public illegal.

    Government responded – 3 April 2025

    The Government will keep this issue under review, balancing the concern over the need to protect wildlife from the minority who misuse catapults, with respect for their legitimate use by anglers.

    23,578 signatures

18. Fund Awareness and Training Regarding Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)

    Government responded – 3 April 2025

    The Government is committed to improving health outcomes for people with long-term conditions, including functional neurological disorders. Funding provision is subject to Spending Review decisions.

    11,501 signatures

19. Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: fund training and facilities

    Government responded – 20 March 2025

    Improving health outcomes for people who live with long-term conditions, including postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTs), is a key part of the Government's ambition to build an NHS fit for the future.

    13,809 signatures

20. Launch a Public Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

    Government responded – 1 April 2025

    Alexis Jay went on to conduct a 7-year national inquiry on child sexual abuse. Our priority now is to act on her findings and deliver justice for grooming victims, not order another national inquiry.

    25,179 signatures

21. Ban large solar schemes on farmland/open countryside and promote solar on roofs

    Government responded – 1 April 2025

    Solar power is key to our Clean Power 2030 ambition. We have no plans to ban solar on farmland. All projects go through a rigorous planning process. Increasing rooftop solar remains a top priority.

    16,926 signatures

22. Lift restrictions on prescribing puberty blockers to trans children.

    Government responded – 25 March 2025

    The Government has no plans to reverse the legislation. It is backed by evidence from the Cass Review and independent recommendations by the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM).

    13,467 signatures

23. We are petitioning for a National Referendum on Assisted Dying

    Government responded – 24 March 2025

    The Government has no plans to hold a referendum on assisted dying.

    11,010 signatures

24. Fund more CAR T Cell Therapy for eligible patients

    Government responded – 24 March 2025

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended CAR-T therapies for patients with lymphoma, which are now available to NHS patients in line with NICE’s recommendations.

    11,210 signatures

25. Allow motorcycles in bus lanes as default

    Government responded – 24 March 2025

    Local authorities are best placed to understand the needs of their road networks rather than central government. The consultation did not find enough evidence of the safety benefits for change.

    20,384 signatures

26. Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.

    Government responded – 19 March 2025

    The Gender Recognition Act 2004 is a robust piece of legislation that reflects the seriousness of changing a person’s legal gender. The Government will not be introducing self-identification.

    127,518 signatures

27. Remove the 28 day time limit from the unduly lenient sentence scheme for murder

    Government responded – 14 March 2025

    The Law Commission are currently reviewing the law on criminal appeals, including the time limit of the ULS Scheme. The government will carefully consider the recommendations in their final report.

    14,062 signatures

28. Grant automatic visa extension and ILR for Ukrainians after 5 years

    Government responded – 12 March 2025

    We recognise the Ukrainian government’s desire for the return of their citizens to help rebuild Ukraine when it is safe to do so. This is why the temporary Ukraine schemes do not lead to settlement.

    13,401 signatures

29. Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage

    Government responded – 11 March 2025

    Carer’s Allowance provides some financial recognition that an unpaid carer may not be able to work full-time. It is part of a range of support based on individual needs, rather than a wage.

    11,299 signatures

30. Make GCSE exams free for home educated children under 18

    Government responded – 11 March 2025

    Parents who home educate are fully responsible for that education, including costs of obtaining qualifications. We are introducing a duty on local authorities to give advice to those who request it.

    13,223 signatures

31. Fully Repeal the Gender Recognition Act

    Government responded – 10 March 2025

    The Government has no plans to repeal the Gender Recognition Act (2004).

    14,068 signatures

32. Reduce the ILR qualifying period from 5 years to 3 years for legal immigrants

    Government responded – 7 March 2025

    People can settle in the UK after a period of temporary permission. These periods may vary in specific instances; we keep policies under review but see no case to reduce the current five-year period.

    39,847 signatures

33. Change requirements for ILR for those who have graduated and worked for 3 years

    Government responded – 7 March 2025

    Settlement in the UK is a privilege. Those wishing to settle must show a contribution to the UK for a meaningful period, and we see no case to reduce the five year period required to demonstrate this.

    13,975 signatures

34. Allow BN(O)s ETA-free entry

    Government responded – 7 March 2025

    The Government reviewed this position and has decided to exempt BN(O) passport holders from requiring an ETA for travel to the UK. This will be kept under review in case of any indication of abuse.

    12,181 signatures

35. Ban immediately the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures

    Government responded – 5 March 2025

    The government does not agree to the proposed immediate ban as international guidance still requires data from animal testing to ensure the safety of medicines and products before testing in humans.

    239,433 signatures

36. Tighten the rules on political donations

    Government responded – 26 February 2025

    The Government is committed to protecting our democracy by strengthening the rules around donations to political parties and is currently developing proposals to give effect to this commitment.

    142,994 signatures

37. Update the dangerous dogs act to specifically protect horses

    Government responded – 25 February 2025

    The police and local authorities already have a range of powers available to tackle dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog ownership, including dog attacks on other animals.

    20,680 signatures

38. Stop DWP repeating PIP assessments for disabled people

    Government responded – 24 February 2025

    Personal Independence Payment is based on needs and not condition. Award reviews are a key feature of the benefit and ensure that payments accurately match the current needs of claimants.

    23,462 signatures

39. Provide day 1 financial support to parents caring for a seriously ill child

    Government responded – 24 February 2025

    We recognise the difficulties faced by parents of ill children and a range of financial support is available. The government has no plans to introduce a day 1 non-means tested grant.

    16,669 signatures

40. Create path to Settlement for Ukrainians in the UK

    Government responded – 24 February 2025

    We recognise the Ukrainian government’s desire for the return of their citizens to help rebuild Ukraine when it is safe to do so. This is why the temporary Ukraine schemes do not lead to settlement.

    35,553 signatures

41. Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000

    Government responded – 20 February 2025

    The Government is committed to keeping taxes for working people as low as possible while ensuring fiscal responsibility.

    252,269 signatures

42. Require labelling of beef & dairy from cows fed with additives to reduce methane

    Government responded – 19 February 2025

    There are currently no rules requiring meat or dairy products to be labelled with details of animal feed, and the Government has no plans to introduce any.

    36,316 signatures

43. End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals

    Government responded – 17 February 2025

    This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. The use of cages and crates is an issue we are now considering very carefully.

    102,945 signatures

44. Review decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

    Government responded – 13 February 2025

    We achieved our primary objective in negotiations with Mauritius: to protect the future of the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. The treaty will be put before Parliament for scrutiny and debate.

    13,505 signatures

45. Extend free bus travel for people over 60 in England

    Government responded – 12 February 2025

    The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme costs around £700 million annually. Any changes to the statutory scheme must be carefully considered for their impact on its financial sustainability.

    59,880 signatures

46. Do not stop transgender people from receiving care in mainstream hospital wards

    Government responded – 11 February 2025

    Following the General Election last year, the Government is considering next steps for the 10-year review of the NHS Constitution. An update to Parliament will be made in due course.

    25,482 signatures

47. Ban animal testing for human products and medicines

    Government responded – 10 February 2025

    The government does not agree to the proposed ban. The UK still requires data from animal testing to ensure the safety of medicines and products before testing in humans.

    16,215 signatures

48. Repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 and Net Zero targets

    Government responded – 6 February 2025

    There is no ‘two-sided’ debate on anthropogenic climate change. The Government’s policy to support ambitious action on climate change reflects the overwhelming scientific consensus.

    20,159 signatures

49. Reinstate release of certain serious offenders half-way through their sentence

    Government responded – 6 February 2025

    Release points are within the remit of the Sentencing Review and we will consider any recommendations from the review.

    12,341 signatures

50. Prohibit publishers irrevocably disabling video games they have already sold

    Government responded – 3 February 2025

    There are no plans to amend UK consumer law on disabling video games. Those selling games must comply with existing requirements in consumer law and we will continue to monitor this issue.

    15,235 signatures

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