Open Petition since 20th November 2024

Call a General Election - 3,032,821 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,097,647 - 566 added in the past 24hrs)

I would like there to be another General Election.

I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead up to the last election.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 6th January 2025

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th December 2024 (View Full Response)
This Government was elected on a mandate of change at the July 2024 general election. Our full focus is on fixing the foundations, rebuilding Britain, and restoring public confidence in government.

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Open Petition since 26th November 2024

Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years! - 208,056 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 244,001 - 322 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe our country is facing serious challenges both from legal and illegal migration, and think the only way to deal with this is to suspend all immigration temporarily for 5 years.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th January 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government is taking the tough action required to reduce both illegal immigration and overall net migration, without the economic damage that would come from suspending immigration entirely.

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Open Petition since 13th November 2024

Don't change inheritance tax relief for working farms - 146,456 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 168,706 - 406 added in the past 24hrs)

We think that changing inheritance tax relief for agricultural land will devastate farms nationwide, forcing families to sell land and assets just to stay on their property. We urge the government to keep the current exemptions for working farms.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th December 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government’s commitment to farmers is steadfast. There is also an urgent need to repair the public finances in as fair a way as possible. The reform of the reliefs strikes the right balance.

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Open Petition since 21st November 2024

Introduce a compensation scheme for WASPI women - 154,002 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 163,858 - 100 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the Government to fairly compensate WASPI women affected by the increases to their State Pension age and the associated failings in DWP communications.

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th December 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government is reviewing the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report and once this work has been undertaken, will be in a position to outline its approach.

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Open Petition since 4th November 2024

Decriminalise Abortion - 69,179 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 147,769 - 4,173 added in the past 24hrs)

I am calling on the UK government to remove abortion from criminal law so that no pregnant person can be criminalised for procuring their own abortion.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd December 2024 (View Full Response)
All women have a right to access to safe, legal abortions on the NHS.

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Open Petition since 7th November 2024

Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have social media - 124,791 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 133,322 - 84 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe social media companies should be banned from letting children under 16 create social media accounts.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th December 2024 (View Full Response)
The government is aware of the ongoing debate as to what age children should have smartphones and access to social media. The government is not currently minded to support a ban for children under 16.

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Open Petition since 2nd December 2024

Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief. - 114,134 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 117,196 - 24 added in the past 24hrs)

Prevent independent schools from having to pay VAT on fees and incurring business rates as a result of new legislation.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th December 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government will remove tax breaks for private schools. This will raise £1.8bn a year, helping to deliver the Government’s commitments for children in state schools.

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Open Petition since 28th November 2024

End the Badger cull and adopt other approaches to bovine TB control - 47,267 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 115,658 - 882 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government’s TB Eradication Strategy allows the continued killing of badgers, a protected species, until the end of this Parliament, despite the Labour manifesto calling the cull “ineffective.”

We believe the badger cull is unjustified and must end.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th January 2025 (View Full Response)
Bovine TB has devastated British farmers and wildlife. Work has started on a new eradication strategy to drive down TB rates, protecting cattle and farmers’ livelihoods, and to end the badger cull.

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Open Petition since 31st October 2024

Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible - 66,375 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 94,366 - 296 added in the past 24hrs)

I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there is no future prospect of any, that the UK has changed its mind and that this should be recognised.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th November 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government was elected on a manifesto that made clear there will be no return to EU membership. However, we are determined to reset the UK-EU relationship, putting it on a more solid footing.

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Open Petition since 5th November 2024

Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only - 84,915 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 90,732 - 63 added in the past 24hrs)

Fireworks killed our mum, Josephine Smith.
Her home was attacked using fireworks. We believe the use of fireworks after sale to the public cannot be policed.
We think all displays should be licensed and sales limited to licence holders only.

Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 9th December 2024

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th December 2024 (View Full Response)
Most people use fireworks in a responsible and safe manner, with laws in place to address misuse. The Government intends to engage with stakeholders to gather evidence on the impact of fireworks.

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