Closed Petition closed 28th July 2019

Allow all British citizens to vote should there be a new referendum on Brexit. - Final Signatures: 13,434

When the referendum on leaving the EU took place in 2016, a large number of British Citizens were not allowed to register their vote for a series of reasons laid down by the government. Obviously this matter affects ALL British citizens equally, therefore they should all have an equal right to vote

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th April 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government has been clear we will not hold a second referendum. There are no set rules about who can vote in referendums in the UK, which are determined by the legislation for each referendum.

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Closed Petition closed 1st September 2019

Don't put our NHS up for negotiation - Final Signatures: 169,836

Please introduce concrete safeguards that will make sure our NHS is kept out of any future trade deals after Brexit.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 22nd July 2019

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th June 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government has been clear: the NHS is not, and never will be, for sale to the private sector. The Government will ensure no trade agreements will ever be able to alter this fundamental fact.

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Closed Petition closed 5th September 2019

Request a Royal Commission to review Parliamentary and electoral systems of U.K. - Final Signatures: 19,690

Brexit chaos has highlighted that our electoral system is not fit for purpose. Huge amounts of electorate do not feel represented. From First Past the Post vs Prop Repres to selection of candidates and ‘life qualifications’ to ‘none of the above’ with repercussions rather than spoiling ballot paper.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th June 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plan to request a Royal Commission to review our electoral system. We continue to keep the electoral system under review to ensure our democratic processes work for everyone.

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Closed Petition closed 31st July 2019

The Prime Minister should advise Her Majesty the Queen to prorogue Parliament. - Final Signatures: 100,718

The Prime Minister should advise Her Majesty the Queen to prorogue Parliament suspending the current parliamentary session until 2nd April 2019 to prevent any attempts by parliamentarians to thwart Brexit on 29th March 2019. Preparations for no-deal/WTO will continue.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th March 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to prorogue parliament and remains committed to delivering an orderly exit from the EU in line with its pledge to deliver on the outcome of the referendum.

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Closed Petition closed 5th September 2019

Halt Brexit For A Public Inquiry - Final Signatures: 111,918

The UK's departure from the EU looms but questions remain about the legitimacy of the Referendum. The Electoral Commission said illegal overspending occurred during the Referendum. Were the vote/any subsequent political acts affected? Article 50 was triggered. Was the overspend known about then?

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 5th October 2020

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th April 2019 (View Full Response)
Investigations are conducted by the independent Electoral Commission. There are no plans to establish a Public Inquiry. The Government is committed to delivering the result of the EU referendum.

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Closed Petition closed 10th July 2019

Laws to be introduced on social networks on hate preaching against religion(s) - Final Signatures: 115,999

In the recent years numerous far right groups have insulted prophets of faiths including Prophet Muhammad PBUH, using public YouTube, Facebook and other social media platforms. I believe there needs to be a legal boundary set when discussing criticism against religions and their respective Prophets.

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th July 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to the principle of freedom of religion and belief. But this needs to be balanced against other rights and freedoms, as set out in the Online Harms White Paper.

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Closed Petition closed 11th August 2019

Undertake an independent enquiry into the role of Russia in Brexit. - Final Signatures: 14,846

30+ individuals have been charged by Special Counsel Mueller in his continuing investigation of Russian interference in the US presidential election. I feel that there is sufficient evidence that a parallel investigation into Russian interference on Brexit is warranted.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th March 2019 (View Full Response)
We have not seen evidence of successful interference in UK democratic processes, including in the 2016 referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.

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Closed Petition closed 22nd August 2019

Automatic by-election if an MP resigns membership of their political party - Final Signatures: 47,092

If a Member of Parliament decides to leave the party they were elected under, then they should be required by law to call a by-election and stand as an independent or for another party if they wish to remain a sitting MP

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th March 2019 (View Full Response)
Formally, electors cast their vote for individual candidates, and not the political party they represent. The Government does not plan to change this constitutional position.

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Closed Petition closed 28th September 2019

Leave the EU Without a deal on April 12th. - Final Signatures: 249,530

The Government are right when they say that exiting the EU is the "will of the people"
Despite the best efforts of the political classes and media establishment the "silent majority" still wish to leave the EU.
If Mrs May's deal is rejected again we should leave the EU on April 12 with No deal.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th April 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government stands by its commitment to uphold the result of the 2016 referendum. We continue to seek a consensus across the House, which will allow the UK to leave the EU with a deal in place.

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Closed Petition closed 1st October 2019

Re-instate nursing bursary and scrap tuition fees. - Final Signatures: 23,403

Currently 41,722 nursing vacancies in the NHS. Due to the removal of bursaries, the cost of tuition fees and the amount of student loan debt and current interest rate on student loans , applications to study nursing has fallen by over 20%

The Government responsed to this petition on 14th May 2019 (View Full Response)
The tuition fee model means universities can offer more nursing places and students can access more funding than under the bursary system, and there are no plans to reinstate the bursary.

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