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Open Petition since 2nd January 2026

Protect the Right to Live Without a Digital ID - 14,719 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,092 - 184 added in the past 24hrs)

I want a legal safeguard in all digital-ID laws that guarantees no one can be denied work, healthcare, banking, housing, or any other service for not having a government digital ID. Use must remain voluntary, and non-digital alternatives must always be available to prevent exclusion or pressure..

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government is introducing a Digital ID system and will legislate for it to be voluntary, and free to access for anyone who wants it. The Government is consulting on the design of that scheme.
Open Petition since 1st October 2025

Introduce a Pension Tax Lock to help protect retirement savings and incentives - 23,232 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,283 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

The Chancellor should introduce a Pension Tax Lock: a commitment not to reduce the amount people can withdraw from their pension tax-free or the amount of tax relief given on pension contributions. We believe this would help ensure retirement savings are protected and people can save with confidence

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th December 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to ensuring pensioners have security in retirement and has launched a Pensions Commission to look at what is required to ensure the system is strong, fair and sustainable.
Open Petition since 17th November 2025

Allow charities to rescue dogs with docked tails under the Animal Welfare Bill - 22,918 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,094 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask Parliament to include an exemption in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill for registered charities and approved, responsible rescue organisations to rehome adult, disease tested dogs, who were previously docked as working hunting dogs abroad.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th January 2026 (View Full Response)
We will work with stakeholders to consider appropriate exemptions as we deliver the relevant regulations. Exemptions will need to be finely balanced against the risk of creating loopholes.
Open Petition since 27th January 2026

Do not remove the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders from April 2026 - 19,764 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,746 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)

Retain the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders, or introduce an equivalent alternative that reflects the additional household costs of providing regulated childcare from home and helps ensure childminding remains financially sustainable.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th March 2026 (View Full Response)
Childminders, like any other business, can continue to get full tax relief on the business proportion of their expenses.
Open Petition since 30th January 2026

Introduce prison sentences for deliberate cruelty to wild birds including pigeon - 20,641 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,233 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the UK Government to amend existing wildlife and animal welfare legislation to introduce custodial prison sentences for any individual who deliberately goes out with the intention of injuring or killing wild bird, specifically including pigeons, using catapults or similar weapons.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)
There are existing laws to prohibit killing or injuring wild birds, including pigeons, which can carry a custodial sentence. The government is actively considering the issue of misuse of catapults.
Open Petition since 5th December 2025

Introduce a Central Microchip Portal to help reunite missing pets without delay - 17,619 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,723 - 86 added in the past 24hrs)

In March 2024, the previous Government said it would make scanning, checking & reuniting lost & abducted pets more effective by introducing a central portal for approved users-vets, local authorities & police-to search all records instantly, instead of contacting databases individually.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)
Defra is currently working with the Association of Microchip Database Operators to develop commercial solutions that will provide easier access to microchip records for authorised users.
Open Petition since 23rd January 2026

Commission a full Independent Review of Council Tax and Stamp Duty - 9,436 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,688 - 862 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the Government to commission a full, independent review of Council Tax and Stamp Duty to deliver the fundamental, evidence-based reform the UK’s housing market urgently needs.


Open Petition since 23rd February 2026

Reduce roadside littering: penalty points, increase fines, fund litter picks - 5,942 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,512 - 355 added in the past 24hrs)

Allow authorities to impose penalty points on drivers for discarding litter from a vehicle. Increase minimum on the spot fines for littering and awareness through TV/online campaigns. Insist businesses take more responsibility in anti-litter campaigns. Increase budget for highways litter picks.


Open Petition since 26th February 2026

Disregard compensation paid to injured service personnel from UC calculation - 4,802 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,869 - 90 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce legislation to disregard any payments made to ex-service personnel in the form of injury or income compensation from Universal Credit (UC) calculations, no matter in which manner this payment has been paid out (lump sum or ongoing payments) indefinitely.


Open Petition since 5th November 2025

Restore the Electoral Commission's Independence - 16,381 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,501 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)

We want ministers stripped of any powers related to the Electoral Commission’s budget and strategy. Parliament must restore the independence the Commission had pre-2022, and guarantee it can operate free from any political influence.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th December 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government is taking decisive action to strengthen and protect the UK’s democracy and will continue to support the operational independence of the Electoral Commission.