Open Petition since 9th February 2026

Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test - 149,385 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 149,727 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the UK Government to fund and help fast-track the process to add SMA to the NHS newborn heel-prick test. SMA is a rare genetic condition with devastating consequences if not treated early. Every baby should be screened at birth to allow early diagnosis and access to life-changing treatment.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The NHS is planning an in-service evaluation offering SMA screening to newborn babies in England. This will inform a decision on whether to extend the NHS newborn blood spot screening programme.

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Open Petition since 8th January 2026

Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children - 147,631 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 148,326 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)

The government is aware of the potential irreversible impact (physical and emotional) of puberty blockers, having acknowledged an 'unacceptable safety risk’ following the Cass Review. Yet, hundreds of children are about to be given puberty blockers under a government-sanctioned trial.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 23rd March 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 2nd February 2026 (View Full Response)
We are following the expert advice of the Cass Review to establish a clinical trial to determine the relative benefits and harms of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence.

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Open Petition since 11th December 2025

Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses - 122,790 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 122,941 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

Keep section 1 firearm & section 2 shotgun licensing separate. I think this would help to protect law-abiding owners, the shooting industry, & rural communities. Policies should focus on real public safety issues without burdening responsible citizens or damaging heritage & livelihoods.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 23rd February 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has committed to a public consultation on strengthening licensing controls on shotguns. We will consider all views submitted during the consultation before deciding on further action.

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Open Petition since 28th January 2026

Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy - 115,129 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 116,997 - 34 added in the past 24hrs)

We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government does not support a public inquiry, but takes the issue of foreign influence from any country and lobbying in UK politics very seriously and is already taking action to address this.

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Open Petition since 4th February 2026

Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament - 114,099 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 114,662 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to do everything in its power to ensure that when bills are supported by MPs & the public, they have the time to complete all their stages in Parliament. We believe this is important to uphold democracy.

The Government responsed to this petition on 26th February 2026 (View Full Response)
Parliament is the supreme legislative authority in the UK and is responsible for making law. A Bill must be passed by both Houses of Parliament to become law.

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Open Petition since 4th February 2026

Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners - 113,310 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 114,436 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)

The UK Government must act urgently to urge the Israeli Government to stop the proposed law which would permit the execution of Palestinian Prisoners, past, present and future.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2026 (View Full Response)
The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances. The Government has raised concerns with the Government of Israel and will continue to do so.

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Open Petition since 10th April 2026

Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth - 110,696 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 114,236 - 24 added in the past 24hrs)

The law must change so intended parents in surrogacy arrangements are recognised as their child’s legal parents from birth. Families should not have to go through months of court proceedings and social worker visits to be recognised as the parents of a child they planned and love.

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Open Petition since 2nd December 2025

Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training - 113,780 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 114,217 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should amend the Sentencing Act 2020 to record crimes motivated by misogyny as hate crimes and introduce tougher laws for online abuse, and fund the training of police and prosecutors, and support for survivors in education.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has tabled an amendment at Lords Report Stage of the Crime and Policing Bill to extend the aggravated offences in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

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Open Petition since 15th January 2026

Stop proposed changes to the Motability Scheme - 57,896 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 75,496 - 291 added in the past 24hrs)

The recent budget has announced taxes on advanced payments and a decrease in mileage allowances. We believe this is unfair to the most vulnerable in society and could affect their independence.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th April 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government and Motability have worked in partnership to develop reforms which strike the right balance between delivering a key service for disabled people and fairness to the taxpayer.

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Open Petition since 30th March 2026

Ban non-stun & recoverable stun slaughter of animals - 40,294 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 73,014 - 238 added in the past 24hrs)

Religious slaughter may require the animal to be slaughtered whilst alive, which is in line with their religious beliefs. In relation to this, stunning needs to be recoverable. Normal slaughter uses a bolt gun that renders the animal brain dead and unable to regain consciousness.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The government prefers all animals to be stunned before slaughter but respects the rights of Jews and Muslims to eat meat prepared in accordance with their religious beliefs.

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