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Closed Petition closed 13th March 2018

Impose 5% levy on the Premier League’s broadcasting rights back into grassroots - Final Signatures: 42,844

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)
As set out in “Sporting Future” the Government’s strategy for sport, grassroots football will benefit from at least £100m a year from the Premier League – double the previous commitment.
Closed Petition closed 4th April 2018

Adapt gambling laws to include gambling in video games which targets children. - Final Signatures: 16,969

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)
The Gambling Commission has strong powers to regulate gambling and is monitoring convergence between gambling and video games closely. The government is committed to protecting children from harm.
Closed Petition closed 10th April 2018

Change the law to ban the resale of tickets for more than their face value - Final Signatures: 23,296

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)
We have put in place measures to tackle unacceptable behaviour in the ticketing market. Price caps would not work.
Closed Petition closed 17th June 2019

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)
The Government is clear that the future of the over 75 licence fee concession is the responsibility of the BBC from June 2020.
Closed Petition closed 17th June 2019

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)
The BBC has a duty to deliver impartial, accurate news coverage and content under its Charter. Perceived editorial bias at the BBC is a matter for Ofcom as the independent regulator, not government.
Closed Petition closed 6th April 2022

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


Closed Petition closed 8th July 2021

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.


Closed Petition closed 24th August 2021

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.


Closed Petition closed 20th January 2022

Require social media companies add warning to posts containing offensive content - Final Signatures: 19

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.


Closed Petition closed 21st October 2021

Restrict the use of .uk websites to companies or individuals domiciled in the UK - Final Signatures: 16

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.