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Closed Petition closed 28th September 2019

Install microplastic filters on new washing machines as standard - Final Signatures: 17,579

Each machine wash can shed up to 700,000 microplastics into our ecosystem. Microplastics are now in our rivers and oceans, our fish, our salt, our food chain - and yes - our poos! 91% of marine particles and 92% of freshwater particles are microplastics. We need to stem the flow at the source.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd September 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government takes environmental protection very seriously. Washing machines must comply with legal safety requirements to protect people, animals and property from safety risks.
Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

All venues that hold firework displays to be licenced - Final Signatures: 67,185

FIREWORKS SCARE ANIMALS TO DEATH
The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust is a small Registered Charity and has for a number of years been suffering from the effects of Fireworks being set off only a few yards from its sanctuary, of rescued horses and ponies.
Thousands of pet owners have similar issues

The Government responsed to this petition on 29th May 2020 (View Full Response)
Legislation aims to protect animals from the impact of fireworks by controlling their availability and use. Government is taking action to promote responsible use, to reduce the impact on communities.
Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Ban fireworks for general sale to the public. - Final Signatures: 305,579

Every year more and more people, animals and wildlife get hurt by fireworks. It’s time something was fine to stop this. There are enough organised firework groups around for us to still enjoy fireworks safely so please help me stop the needless sale of them to the public!

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 2nd November 2020

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th November 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government takes the matter of fireworks safety seriously. This includes protecting consumers and the public. Laws are in place to control firework availability and use.

Reverse restrictions and efforts to reduce imports of Russian coal, oil and gas - Final Signatures: 25

British households are facing unprecedented energy and fuel price rises. These rises are happening because there is not enough affordable oil and gas available to the UK. To help solve the Cost of Living Crisis we need to import affordable energy and fuel. Russia's energy sector can help us.


Reduce VAT rates for replacement components for consumer electronics - Final Signatures: 13

We are requesting a reduction of VAT rates for replacement components for consumer electronics such as mobile phones, tablets and game consoles – with a view to reducing the cost of these components by up to 20%, and making repair a more viable alternative to "replacement", to reduce e-waste.


Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Consult with focus groups of young people when creating climate change policy - Final Signatures: 11,923

Adults are responsible for the climate change we are experiencing. They can also make the decisions that will improve or worsen the situation.
Under 18s cannot vote, but will be the ones most affected by these changes so their opinions should be taken into account before such decisions are made.

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th October 2019 (View Full Response)
This year a group of young people were brought together by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, led by the British Youth Council, to review Government’s environment and climate policy
Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Provide Sirius minerals with full Loan Guarantee from HM treasury. - Final Signatures: 12,002

Sirius minerals is currently building a multi billion pound fertilizer mine in Yorkshire which will boost exports and create thousands of jobs locally and nationally. the government as of today will not fully support this project with loan guarantees.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th November 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government’s interactions with Sirius Minerals are commercially confidential and it is therefore not possible to comment further on the particulars of dealings between Government and Sirius.
Closed Petition closed 7th September 2019

£15ph National minimum wage for hgv drivers to be made compulsory - Final Signatures: 13,194

£15ph National minimum wage for hgv drivers should be made compulsory.
It’s came to my attention that minimum wage has risen for UK workers but HGV drivers wages are still far too low.
If minimum wage for HGV drivers was set at £15, you would see that the driver shortage would end

The Government responsed to this petition on 8th April 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government sets the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates to protect low income workers. There are no plans to introduce a rate specifically for HGV drivers.
Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Ban energy-wasting open fridges and freezers in all retail outlets - Final Signatures: 49,272

Retailers in the United Kingdom unnecessarily waste huge amounts of energy on open fridges and freezers. Climate change threatens our planet. If all supermarkets had doors on their fridges and freezers it would save energy the equivalent of the entire residential population of Poland

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th November 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to ban the use of open fridges and freezers in retail outlets as it is already taking action to improve the energy efficiency of these products.
Closed Petition closed 29th December 2018

If England win the world cup, the Monday should be made a bank holiday for 2018 - Final Signatures: 237,396

We need this for all those supporting England as the next day will not be pleasant for all fans

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th July 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government would like to congratulate the England team on its sterling performance in the World Cup. The Government has no plans for a bank holiday.