Open Petition since 4th January 2024

For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately - 12,857 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,939 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe that the Government needs to recognise the state of Palestine immediately. Otherwise we don't think they can legitimately say they back a two-state solution.

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th February 2024 (View Full Response)
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.

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Open Petition since 17th April 2024

Allow SEND children to be taken out of school once a year without penalty - 4,605 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,881 - 61 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to make it so parents of SEND children can take their child out of school once a year without facing any penalty. This would enable parents to take SEND children on holiday outside of school holidays, when everyone being on holiday can be overwhelming.

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Open Petition since 18th December 2023

Review how to turn MHRA into a fully transparent, patient first regulator - 13,080 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,826 - 24 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe the MHRA should be reviewed. This should include its approval processes, its monitoring of safety of existing products, its transparency and accountability, and its mechanisms to ensure patient safety is prioritised over commercial interests.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th March 2024 (View Full Response)
Patient safety is the MHRA’s highest priority. There are no plans to review the MHRA, including its accountability, approval processes or its monitoring of the safety of products.

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Open Petition since 22nd January 2024

Reduce Vehicle Tax for cars aged between 20 and 40 years old - 13,170 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,756 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)

Under the current rules a car does not become exempt from Vehicle Tax until it is at least 40 years old. There are vehicles within the 20 to 40 year age bracket that are well loved, modern classics and without a reduction in tax, we may see these vehicles disappear from our roads.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to reduce the tax exemption age for classic cars from 40 to 20 years. While the Government keeps all taxes under review, we consider 40 years a fair cut-off date.

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Open Petition since 28th March 2024

Enact legislation to make 'psychologist' a protected title - 11,969 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,566 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)

Anyone can use the title of 'psychologist'. We believe this undermines public trust and contributes to harm. Nine types of 'psychologist' role are protected (i.e. clinical, health), regulated by HCPC and adhere to strict standards. We want any use of the title 'psychologist' to be protected.

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th May 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to make the professional title “psychologist” a protected title. However, our regulatory reform programme, which is underway, will consider protected titles more broadly.

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Open Petition since 2nd April 2024

Ban the sale of inappropriately sized enclosures and wheels for small animals - 10,866 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,470 - 19 added in the past 24hrs)

We think the Government should introduce minimum enclosure and wheel sizes for small animals and ban the sale of any that do not fit this criteria. Travel enclosures and carriers should still be available, however.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th May 2024 (View Full Response)
Existing statutory guidance requires that enclosures sold with animals are a suitable size for the animal purchased, prioritising its welfare. We have no wider plans to set mandatory sizes.

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Open Petition since 27th March 2024

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh massacres - 11,234 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,347 - 16 added in the past 24hrs)

This petition is calling on the UK government to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh massacres.

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Open Petition since 4th March 2024

Reinstate Martial Arts as one of the approved activities for GCSE PE - 9,624 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,270 - 137 added in the past 24hrs)

Martial Arts is a popular sport for children. Yet dedicated, passionate, talented students can no longer use them for GCSE. I think Martial Arts are wholly inclusive, appeal to all genders, all ethnic backgrounds and children with SEN. They can help promote fitness, self-discipline and respect.

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Open Petition since 16th April 2024

Ban the sale of plastic flying ring toys to help protect seals - 3,284 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,650 - 62 added in the past 24hrs)

Young seals sometimes find lost or discarded flying rings (any type of throwing ring). Being inquisitive, they sometimes play with them, putting their heads through the hole and becoming trapped. As they grow, the rings can cut into their necks, causing life threatening open wounds and often death.

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Open Petition since 12th April 2024

Suspend the Safety Valve programme and provide funding to cover SEND deficits - 3,463 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,471 - 72 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask that the Safety Valve programme, which gives funding to local authorities who put plans in place to reduce school deficits, be suspended. We believe it incentivises cutting support for vulnerable children, and we want funding to cover local authority deficits to be provided without condition.

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