Open Petition since 11th December 2025

Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses - 122,418 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 123,388 - 13 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 31st October 2025

End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use - 114,395 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 117,552 - 92 added in the past 24hrs)

Many tests on dogs and other animals cause unimaginable suffering. They can translate poorly into effective treatments and cures for human diseases or provide safety and efficacy data that is not relevant to humans.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th November 2025 (View Full Response)
The use of animals for development of products for human use remains necessary. The Government therefore does not agree to end testing on dogs and other animals for testing and research purposes.

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Open Petition since 1st October 2025

Introduce new tax code for state pensioners with double the personal allowance - 116,767 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 117,021 - 147 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the government to introduce a new tax code for state pensioners, set at double the basic threshold. If this was implemented, pensioners would receive a higher tax-exempt limit, but wealthier pensioners would still pay tax.

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th December 2025 (View Full Response)
The State Pension is the foundation of support for pensioners. The Government is committed to a fair tax system but doubling the Personal Allowance for pensioners would be untargeted and costly.

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Open Petition since 10th November 2025

Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy - 115,510 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 115,909 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)

We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaigns in the UK.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 9th February 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 15th January 2026 (View Full Response)
Russian interference threats to the UK will be examined as part of the Independent Review of Foreign Financial Interference. Review findings will be presented to the House for scrutiny in late March.

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Open Petition since 6th February 2026

Reduce Vehicle Excise Duty by 50% for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years - 47,725 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 114,298 - 901 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a 50% VED reduction for cars aged 20–39. High taxes force functional vehicles to be scrapped, creating a "disposable" culture. Keeping existing cars is greener than building new ones, as it preserves embedded carbon. This "Young-Timer" bracket supports the circular economy and UK heritage.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to reduce Vehicle Excise Duty liabilities for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years. The Government keeps all taxes under review and the Chancellor makes decisions at fiscal events.

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Open Petition since 9th October 2025

Lower the age for invites to regular mammograms to 40 & perform annually - 105,967 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 106,593 - 47 added in the past 24hrs)

Lower the age for when you are first called to 40 and provide funding to carry out Mammograms Annually instead of every Three Years

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st November 2025 (View Full Response)
In line with independent advice from the UK National Screening Committee, the Government does not intend to lower the age or increase the frequency of breast screens.

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Open Petition since 13th January 2026

Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men - 60,728 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 86,615 - 239 added in the past 24hrs)

We are calling on the Government to reassess the UK National Screening Committee’s (UK NSC) draft recommendation not to offer prostate cancer screening to anyone except men with BRCA1/2 genetic variants, and to introduce screening for all high-risk men.

The Government responsed to this petition on 26th February 2026 (View Full Response)
The UK National Screening Committee consulted on a draft prostate cancer screening recommendation and will make a final recommendation soon. The Government will then consider whether to accept it.

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Open Petition since 7th January 2026

Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes - 70,146 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 71,271 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask Government to deliver a fair, timely, fully transparent apology that reflects ALL evidence based on what we think constitutes maladministration and discrimination; and addresses the financial, emotional and personal hardship experienced by 1950s women caused by pension changes.

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th February 2026 (View Full Response)
We apologised for not sending State Pension age letters sooner. Deciding not to pay compensation and the Ombudsman’s report relate to that, not the petition’s “hardship...caused by pension changes”.

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Open Petition since 2nd December 2025

Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training - 50,294 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 70,814 - 2,593 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 11th February 2026

Do not ban social media for under 16s - 63,327 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 69,369 - 94 added in the past 24hrs)

I think the government shouldn’t ban social media for under 16s. This is because for many young people social media is how they communicate with their friends. Some people view social media as a lifeline. A community, a supportive network. This is why I think the government shouldn’t ban it.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The government recognises the benefits of digital technologies, including social media, for children. We are consulting on how to ensure children have an enriching and positive experience online.

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