Introduce new restrictions on solar facilities to protect land and food security
- 13,725 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,493 - 106 added in the past 24hrs)
Prohibit 'mega solar facilities' over 50MW on UK farmland; establish solar development preference hierarchies and regional density caps to help protect our natural landscapes, ensure food security, and conserve biodiversity.
Increase investment in Speech and Language Therapy.
- 12,343 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,452 - 46 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to increase investment in speech and language therapy so people of all ages - babies, children and young people, and adults - with communication and/or swallowing needs can get the support they and their families need.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th April 2024 (View Full Response)Do not allow original wills to be destroyed after 25 years
- 15,315 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,747 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)
Please #SaveOurWills! The MoJ proposes to digitise and then allow the destruction of original wills after 25 years. We call for the original wills to be preserved in perpetuity in line with current legislation. Do not agree to legislative changes that would allow the destruction of these documents.
The Government responsed to this petition on 1st March 2024 (View Full Response)Negotiate UK-wide recognition of older person's bus passes
- 14,632 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,741 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK Government should negotiate reciprocal agreements with the devolved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to allow the recognition and use of older person's bus passes across the whole of the UK.
Review the brightness of car headlights for safety
- 13,539 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,655 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should launch a review into the problem of some headlights causing oncoming traffic drivers to be unable to see clearly and safely. The review should be conducted with car manufacturers to find solutions.
The Government responsed to this petition on 27th March 2024 (View Full Response)Do not let the Government access information on pensioners' bank accounts.
- 14,626 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,289 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)
Clause 128 and schedule 11 of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill would, if agreed by Parliament, allow the Government to receive certain information on the bank accounts of people in receipt of the state pension.
The Government responsed to this petition on 15th February 2024 (View Full Response)Increase Student Loans in England to catch up with inflation
- 14,842 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,247 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)
Over the past 2 years (Sept ‘21–‘23), inflation (RPIX) has been 21%. But max Student Loans in England rose by just 5.2%, leaving students up to £1,500/year worse off (real terms). The government must increase loans to catch up with inflation, or we fear many students won’t be able to survive at uni.
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th January 2024 (View Full Response)Add a mobility element to Attendance Allowance
- 13,645 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,169 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to reform Attendance Allowance so that people with mobility issues can get a mobility element for this benefit, and so access the Motability Scheme. This would bring Attendance Allowance in line with PIP and DLA.
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th April 2024 (View Full Response)Provide all pensioners born before April 1951 with the new State Pension
- 12,715 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,064 - 67 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the Government to provide all pensioners born before 6 April 1951 with the new state pension. The full new State Pension is over £200 more a month than the full basic pension. We believe this is unfair, and unjustifiable.
The Government responsed to this petition on 28th March 2024 (View Full Response)Allow SEND children to be taken out of school once a year without penalty
- 1,521 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,812 - 74 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to make it so parents of SEND children can take their child out of school once a year without facing any penalty. This would enable parents to take SEND children on holiday outside of school holidays, when everyone being on holiday can be overwhelming.