Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
88 petitions
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Grant the vote for London Mayor to all UK Residents
Government responded – 22 May 2025
The Government has no plans to extend voting rights for the London Mayor elections to all UK residents.
48,999 signatures
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Make all forms of 'geo-engineering' affecting the environment illegal
Government responded – 21 May 2025
Greenhouse Gas Removals are important for achieving net zero emissions. The Government is not in favour of using Solar Radiation Modification and has no plans for deployment.
155,314 signatures
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Review process for booking driving tests and ban the resale at inflated prices
Government responded – 20 May 2025
DVSA is reviewing its booking processes with the aim of improving this service for all users. A consultation regarding possible options for improvements has been fast-tracked to May 2025.
10,896 signatures
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Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)
Government responded – 19 May 2025
Homegrown cannabis is not a safe or appropriate substitute for regulated Cannabis Based Products for Medicinal Use and there are no plans to change the law to permit its use.
13,029 signatures
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Create a new body to regulate landlord and freeholder service charges
Government responded – 19 May 2025
The Government will consult this year on measures in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 to increase service charge transparency, enabling better scrutiny and challenge of unreasonable charges.
11,158 signatures
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Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services
Government responded – 15 May 2025
New legislation is not necessary as all patients already have the legal right to receive care and treatment that is clinically appropriate and meets their needs.
77,128 signatures
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Ban new waste incinerators and revoke permits where building has not begun
Government responded – 14 May 2025
Government will only back waste incineration projects that meet strict conditions. New facilities will have to maximise efficiency, and support net zero and the move to a circular economy.
13,698 signatures
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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.
13,113 signatures
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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
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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.
24,853 signatures
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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.
35,359 signatures
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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.
22,366 signatures
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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
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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.
17,686 signatures
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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.
82,325 signatures
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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.
25,042 signatures
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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.
14,599 signatures
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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.
48,690 signatures
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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.
21,509 signatures
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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
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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.
17,083 signatures
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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.
12,487 signatures
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Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
Government responded – 29 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.
32,355 signatures
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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.
24,266 signatures
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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.
11,660 signatures
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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: fund training and facilities
Government responded – 24 April 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.
13,943 signatures
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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.
25,545 signatures
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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.
20,637 signatures
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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).
13,519 signatures
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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.
11,077 signatures
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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.
11,231 signatures
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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.
20,673 signatures
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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.
127,997 signatures
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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
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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.
13,440 signatures
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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
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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.
13,234 signatures
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Fully Repeal the Gender Recognition Act
Government responded – 10 March 2025
The Government has no plans to repeal the Gender Recognition Act (2004).
14,117 signatures
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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.
45,294 signatures
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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.
14,131 signatures
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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.
12,186 signatures
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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.
240,030 signatures
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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.
143,170 signatures
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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.
20,712 signatures
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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.
23,684 signatures
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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.
16,696 signatures
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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.
35,613 signatures
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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.
256,773 signatures
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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.
36,440 signatures
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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.
103,657 signatures