Open Petition since 30th April 2024

Seek to rejoin the European Union - 3,978 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,190 - 210 added in the past 24hrs)

We would like the Government to seek to rejoin the European Union. We believe negotiations for re-entry should commence.

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Open Petition since 4th January 2024

Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024 - 21,853 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,517 - 443 added in the past 24hrs)

I don't think the cost of living crisis is going away anytime soon, however the Government intend to make the final payment in February 2024. I think many low income households are going to be feeling the impact of rising cost of living and will need support throughout the year.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st February 2024 (View Full Response)
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.

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Open Petition since 24th November 2023

Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners - 27,403 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,786 - 74 added in the past 24hrs)

Amend the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 to reflect changes in consumer protection regulations and require all related consumer contracts to list clearly all services and associated costs payable/deductible in respect of pitch fees.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th December 2023 (View Full Response)
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.

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Open Petition since 10th April 2024

Create a new body to regulate service charges for residential property - 17,397 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,726 - 71 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to create a new body that is empowered to monitor and regulate private, council, and housing association service charges, and impose meaningful penalties for unfair or unreasonable service charges.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st May 2024 (View Full Response)
Leaseholders have rights to challenge their service charges; the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill contains measures to empower leaseholders to scrutinise and challenge unreasonable charges.

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Open Petition since 30th January 2024

Raise the personal tax allowance to £15,000 - 22,349 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 26,947 - 174 added in the past 24hrs)

We think the Government should put up the personal tax allowance to £15,000. This could help people on a low wage and help with the increase in the cost of living.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has nearly doubled the Personal Allowance since 2010, ensuring the lowest earners pay no income tax. As with all tax policy, the Government keeps the Personal Allowance under review.

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Open Petition since 20th November 2023

Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants - 25,506 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,594 - 50 added in the past 24hrs)

Most benefit claimants are not fraudsters, and we believe Ministers are taking too aggressive an approach towards benefit claimants, in a way which denies freedom and rights of privacy, and seems to treat all benefit claimants like fraudsters.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th February 2024 (View Full Response)
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.

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Open Petition since 14th March 2024

Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats - 22,258 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,453 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)

Despite changes to the RCVS Code of Conduct dogs/cats can still legally be euthanised without being scanned. In non-emergencies, we want vets to be legally required to scan microchips prior to euthanasia for RBU and confirm the person presenting the animal is registered on the microchip.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2024 (View Full Response)
Vets are already required to scan a dog’s microchip prior to euthanasia where they consider it is not necessary on health or welfare grounds and check for alternative contacts.

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Open Petition since 22nd March 2024

Allow people to stay in the UK if their employer’s sponsor license is withdrawn - 17,077 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,324 - 49 added in the past 24hrs)

Employer sponsor licenses have been withdrawn by the Home Office because of different issues which are of no fault of the immigrant themselves. These immigrants are then given 60 days to find a new sponsor or face deportation.

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th April 2024 (View Full Response)
Sponsored work visas allow people into the UK for a set period of time to do specific jobs for a sponsor. Linking visas to sponsors provides safeguards but migrants are free to apply on another basis.

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Open Petition since 8th February 2024

Provide all pensioners born before April 1951 with the new State Pension - 13,959 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,808 - 186 added in the past 24hrs)

We would like the Government to provide all pensioners born before 6 April 1951 with the new state pension. The full new State Pension is over £200 more a month than the full basic pension. We believe this is unfair, and unjustifiable.

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th March 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to provide all pensioners born before 6 April 1951 with the new State Pension.

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Open Petition since 28th November 2023

Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax - 22,428 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,669 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe that pensions and benefits are very low and therefore should NOT be taxable. We think this is pushing people even deeper into poverty.

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th April 2024 (View Full Response)
The tax treatment of social security benefits is based on the type of payment and why it is provided. Generally, benefits that are designed to replace income are taxable, including the State Pension.

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