Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas
- 108,134 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 110,294 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to exempt BN(O) visa for Hongkongers from the proposed immigration reforms. We think the current ILR terms must remain unchanged:
1. Five years of UK residency
2. B1 level English proficiency
3. Passing the Life in the UK Test
Raise statutory maternity/paternity pay to match the National Living Wage
- 107,709 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 107,950 - 31 added in the past 24hrs)
Statutory maternity and paternity pay is £4.99 per hour for a full-time worker on 37.5 hours per week - approximately 59% less than the 2024 National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21+, which has been set out to ensure a basic standard of living.
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th April 2025 (View Full Response)Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare
- 89,801 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 103,353 - 595 added in the past 24hrs)
Many UK animal rescues operate without clear legal oversight, creating opportunities for unethical practices. Some rescues have been linked to supporting irresponsible breeding, neglecting animals, or misusing public donations.
The Government responsed to this petition on 10th July 2025 (View Full Response)Support newly qualified nurses: Review barriers to NHS jobs
- 86,834 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 88,955 - 21 added in the past 24hrs)
Newly qualified nurses report struggling to get NHS jobs due to internal-only adverts and experience requirements. The NHS is short-staffed, but we feel new nurses are blocked from helping. We want a review on access to Band 5 roles and improvements to support into practice.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st July 2025 (View Full Response)Make Play and Continuous Provision statutory in England's Key Stage 1 Curriculum
- 71,503 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 86,816 - 199 added in the past 24hrs)
Revise statutory guidance for KS1 to make play based pedagogy a core part of the Key Stage One National Curriculum, extending the best practice that we see in Early Years to ensure all Key Stage One children continue to have a developmentally appropriate play based approach to their learning.
The Government responsed to this petition on 1st August 2025 (View Full Response)Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis
- 64,735 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 78,608 - 97 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to introduce statutory paid menstrual leave of up to 3 days per month for people with conditions such as endometriosis and adenomyosis, following the model introduced in Portugal in 2025.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th August 2025 (View Full Response)Grant the vote for London Mayor to all UK Residents
- 62,570 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 65,821 - 53 added in the past 24hrs)
Only people who live in Greater London are allowed to vote for candidates in the Mayoral elections. We think London carries so much influence across the globe and the majority of UK residents have no say as to who 'heads up' and manages our great city, and we should. London belongs to us all.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd May 2025 (View Full Response)Do not introduce Digital ID cards
- 27,136 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 65,361 - 2,310 added in the past 24hrs)
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
Prohibit the wearing of all full-face coverings in public spaces
- 54,128 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 58,695 - 88 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to prohibit full-face coverings in public, including niqabs, burqas, balaclavas and ski masks, to strengthen social cohesion, preserve cultural values, enhance security and promote gender equality. We believe this will ensure fairness, safety and a more unified Britain.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th June 2025 (View Full Response)Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season
- 39,768 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 43,850 - 80 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to stop the shooting of hares during their peak breeding season, by establishing a legally enforceable close season for hares in England and Wales, from 1st February to 30th September.
The Government responsed to this petition on 27th May 2025 (View Full Response)