Open Petition since 29th April 2025

Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season - 39,727 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 43,434 - 72 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)
The policy of a close season for hares in England remains under consideration as part of the Government’s plans to introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation.

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Open Petition since 2nd July 2025

Make it an offence for a person's dog to kill another pet and prosecute owners - 22,309 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 40,247 - 154 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the government to make it an offence for an person's dog to kill another pet and prosecute owners if this happens. We think that owners must be held accountable and face consequences if their pet kills another pet.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st September 2025 (View Full Response)
The police and local authorities already have a range of powers available to tackle dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog ownership, including in instances where a dog attacks another animal.

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Open Petition since 11th March 2025

Allow Parliament to remove the London Mayor - 38,910 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 39,051 - 41 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe there should be a referendum on allowing Parliament to be able to remove a London Mayor, should a Mayor not fulfil their role to the best of their ability, keep London safe or act professionally.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st September 2025 (View Full Response)
The government has no plans to hold a referendum on changing the process by which the Mayor of London can be removed from office.

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Open Petition since 6th August 2025

Make it statutory guidance not to remove break-times for neurodivergent children - 30,187 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 38,064 - 52 added in the past 24hrs)

We feel that neurodivergent children (especially children with hyperactive/impulsive or combined ADHD) need movement to help regulate their brains. We think we need to stop punishing neurodivergent children in schools by removing access to outdoor play and movement opportunities.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd September 2025 (View Full Response)
It is for school leaders to implement a behaviour policy that works for their school. We will back headteachers to deliver high standards of behaviour within an inclusive mainstream schools system.

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Open Petition since 18th August 2025

Make the Armed Forces pension tax free - 25,808 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 36,761 - 67 added in the past 24hrs)

Make the Armed Forces pension at age 60 tax free.

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Open Petition since 1st April 2025

Recognise the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage - 35,660 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 36,678 - 71 added in the past 24hrs)

Following the UK’s ratification of UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, we call on the Government to recognise production and serving of traditional British cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Government responsed to this petition on 24th April 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government is setting up an inventory to recognise intangible cultural heritage in the UK. We will open a public call later this year and would welcome a submission on cask ale.

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Open Petition since 1st April 2025

Remove CWS Bill clauses and provide tangible support to home educating parents - 31,766 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 32,740 - 165 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the Government to remove the provisions of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on "children not in school", conduct proper independent research into the outcomes of home educated children and provide tangible support for home educating families including:

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st May 2025 (View Full Response)
We will not remove the Children Not in School measures. These are vital to help local authorities identify children not in school and more effectively address if they are in unsuitable education.

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Open Petition since 27th March 2025

End the Injustice: Grant British Nationals (Overseas) Full UK Citizenship - 31,897 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 31,955 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the government to address what we feel is a long-standing injustice and grant BN(O)s full citizenship rights we think they deserve. We think this would be a recognition of their historical ties to the UK and also a reaffirmation of the UK's commitment to democratic principles & human rights.

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th April 2025 (View Full Response)
We remain committed to the BN(O) route, allowing BN(O)s and their families to live, study, and work in the UK. However, we have no plans to amend the law to grant immediate British citizenship.

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Open Petition since 18th June 2025

Urgently regulate e-scooters - 16,854 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 31,365 - 660 added in the past 24hrs)

We are calling on the government to urgently legislate for: a ban on e-scooters for under-18s; mandatory e-scooter licencing, insurance, helmets and safety equipment; a ban on carrying passengers; and stricter punishments for those breaching or allowing breaches of laws related to e-scooters.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th August 2025 (View Full Response)
Private e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads and the Government is taking action against mis-selling and illegal use. Rentals within national trials face strict requirements.

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Open Petition since 8th April 2025

Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits - 30,363 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,607 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to halt all planned benefit cuts for disabled people unable to work. Instead of reducing benefits, we want them to rise in line with inflation. We want support, not hardship and deprivation, for those who cannot work.

The Government responsed to this petition on 29th April 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government must urgently tackle the spiralling welfare bill, restore trust and fairness in the system, and protect disabled people. Social security reforms will therefore continue as planned.

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