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)Protect plants and animals from 5G Millimeter Wave ('mmWave') Radiation
- Final Signatures: 992
To protect and enhance biodiversity, the Government should commission a rigorous, science-based, and independent, risk assessment on the effects of 5G mmWave radiation on plants and animals, using the findings to implement protective non-ionising radiation limits, particularly regarding pollinators.
Fund free TV licences for the Severely Sight Impaired and the Blind
- Final Signatures: 23
On receipt of bona fide evidence in the form of documentation as to severe sight impairment or blindness, the Government should grant the recipient a free TV licence.
Create an offence of trespass on field of play at a designated sporting event
- Final Signatures: 54
Create an offence, similar to the one that applies to designated football matches, of going onto the 'field of play' at a designated sporting event, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. The rationale being to deter incursions onto the field of play by protestors or attention seekers.
I am proposing that the Government introduces requirements for photosensitive warnings on streaming sites. Around 20,000 people in the UK have photosensitive epilepsy where seizures can be triggered by flashing lights. Streaming sites often do not use trigger warnings.
Stop the 6-month advance payment for TV licences
- Final Signatures: 23
We need to Government to abolish the 6 months credit from TV licence direct debit payments. People want to pay monthly but firstly need to pay for a years licence over 6 months. You then pay the normal £13.12 for the next 6 months. You will always be 6 months in credit with your TV licence.