Open Petition since 24th March 2025

Promote plant-based foods over meat and dairy for a healthier Britain - 28,340 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,063 - 63 added in the past 24hrs)

To help protect planetary and human health, the Government must promote plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, and legumes, and end any support for campaigns promoting meat and dairy. We believe the UK needs to eat less, not more, of these foods.

The Government responsed to this petition on 30th May 2025 (View Full Response)
The government’s guidelines for a healthy diet recommend that the majority of food we eat should be plant-based. However, a healthy balanced diet can include meat and dairy.

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Open Petition since 12th May 2025

Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship - 27,864 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,322 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)

The 'Nationality: good character requirement' guidance was updated on 10 February 2025, preventing many refugees from ever becoming British citizens. We urge ministers to urgently reverse this policy or update the guidance to confirm refugees are exempt.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th June 2025 (View Full Response)
We expect people applying for British citizenship, including refugees, to respect our laws. The good character policy is compliant with the Refugee Convention, and there are no plans to reverse it.

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Open Petition since 14th July 2025

Add Sickle Cell Disease to NHS Prescription Charge Exemption List - 26,425 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,453 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask the Government to add Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to the NHS prescription charge exemption list as soon as possible. This will help ensure those affected by this serious condition, which can be life-threatening, can access essential medication and treatments without financial burden.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th August 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no current plans to add sickle cell disease to the medical exemption list. Extensive arrangements are in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone.

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Open Petition since 29th April 2025

Make neurodiversity training mandatory for all education staff - 26,981 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,341 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the government to introduce mandatory neurodiversity training for all teachers and support staff as part of core training.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th July 2025 (View Full Response)
The Department currently has no further plans for mandatory neurodiversity training beyond what is set out in the new Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework, which we will review in 2027.

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Open Petition since 13th May 2025

Apply for the UK to rejoin the EU fully - do not just 'reset' the relationship - 20,894 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,686 - 42 added in the past 24hrs)

I think the UK needs to rejoin the EU fully for maximum economic benefit and to restore influence rather than merely 'reset' relations.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th July 2025 (View Full Response)
Britain will stay outside the EU, but we must make Brexit work. In May, the Government announced a new strategic partnership with the EU which will deliver economic and security benefits for the UK.

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Open Petition since 20th June 2025

Funding so all infants are offered Type 1 Diabetes Testing in routine care - 21,190 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,260 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)

Fund mandatory offer of testing for Type 1 Diabetes in babies, toddlers, and young children as a routine part of medical assessments at the point of care.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th July 2025 (View Full Response)
NHS England provides diabetes care in children. Due to insufficient evidence supporting routine mandatory testing for paediatric type 1 diabetes it has no plans to introduce this at the current time.

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Open Petition since 15th April 2025

Hold a UK referendum before joining any defence and security pact with the EU. - 22,934 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,250 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)

The UK Government is seeking a UK-EU security pact. We are concerned that such a decision could affect UK sovereignty and should be subject to a vote of the whole country before it can be implemented.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th July 2025 (View Full Response)
The UK and the EU agreed a Security and Defence Partnership at the UK-EU Summit to strengthen our continent’s security. The UK retains full sovereign control over how it engages with EU initiatives.

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Open Petition since 11th March 2025

Grant Cornwall nation status - 22,922 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,135 - 62 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the UK Government to formally recognize Cornwall as a nation, granting it equal status to Wales and Scotland. This includes devolved powers, cultural preservation, and official recognition of Cornwall’s distinct heritage, language, and historic autonomy.

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Open Petition since 11th June 2025

Fund Free TV licences for all pensioners. - 11,906 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,769 - 206 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to fund free TV licences for existing pensioners and those who reach the official retirement age. When people reach retirement age, we think they should receive a state-financed free TV licence.

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Open Petition since 13th June 2025

Recognise Palestine as a State and seek immediate ceasefire in Gaza - 15,980 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,535 - 60 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe it is imperative the UK Government acknowledges the rights of all Palestinian people and seeks to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Their suffering must end; they deserve basic human rights. Palestinians should live without fear and be allowed to make decisions about their future.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st September 2025 (View Full Response)
Since day one, this Government has been clear that we need an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The UK intends to recognise the state of Palestine by the time of the UN General Assembly in September.

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