We call on Government to impose a 5% levy on The Premier League's £8.3bn combined revenue from UK and international TV deal for 2016-2019 to be reinvested back into Grassroots football
The Government responsed to this petition on 8th November 2017 (View Full Response)Many video game companies in recent years have introduced mechanics which are essentially gambling of which are targeted at children and vulnerable adults. While not currently considers gambling by law they do copy many traits to make them as addictive and can lead to real money being lost/earned.
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th October 2017 (View Full Response)Tickets are being bought from sites and are getting sold to third party sellers for a high price meaning real fans are missing out. Reselling of football tickets is illegal under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. Why can’t laws apply for tickets to concerts and other sporting events?
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th October 2017 (View Full Response)Continue to fund free TV licences for the over 75 in the future.
- Final Signatures: 171,982
Removing them will only penalize the poorest old age pensioners, many who rely on their television for company and their main source of entertainment.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 15th July 2019
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th June 2019 (View Full Response)Public inquiry into the bias in the BBC
- Final Signatures: 105,421
The impartiality of the BBC is in question and needs addressing so as to protect its charter
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 15th July 2019
The Government responsed to this petition on 14th January 2019 (View Full Response)Fund an anti-racism in sport campaign and increase sentences
- Final Signatures: 16
We would like the Government to:
- Fund an anti-racism public awareness campaign targeted at sporting events
- Increase penalties for racist offences
Provide an action plan for the music events industry
- Final Signatures: 18
The music events industry has been deeply hit by the Covid-19 crisis.
However, there has been little to no clarity whatsoever from the Government regarding the future of the industry. Organisers are in a living nightmare of not knowing whether they can commit to their plans or not.
Provide COVID support package for visual artists.
- Final Signatures: 17
There is no doubt the pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on various sectors and whilst the government has provided for many, sadly there is a noticeable lack of specific support for our visual artists. New research shows a crisis in visual artists and they desperately need help.
The Government should require social media companies Introduce warnings on social media posts that contain racist, homophobic and misogynistic content. This could be done using similar technology that puts warnings on posts containing information about Covid and vaccines.
The Government should take whatever measures are necessary to restrict the use of .uk websites to companies or individuals that are domiciled in the UK.