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Closed Petition closed 19th October 2018

Make the uk armed forces pensions tax free. - Final Signatures: 18,676

The current U.K. Armed forces pensions, is taxable, other services are non taxable, this should be addressed and made fair across the public sector.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th November 2018 (View Full Response)
All pensions in payment are taxed as income at the relevant rate, including the Armed Forces Pension Scheme and other public sector pension schemes.
Closed Petition closed 2nd November 2018

Bring in laws to protect horses being ridden on roads - Final Signatures: 28,807

Horses need legal protection from drivers who hit or kill horses being ridden on the roads, as it stands the only law is dangerous driving around horses which is hard to prove as the highway code only gives ADVICE on how to pass horses which means drivers cannot be prosecuted. laws need updating

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th July 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to create new laws to protect riders and horses on public roads. Road users are required to comply with road traffic law, in the interests of the safety of all road users.
Closed Petition closed 1st November 2018

Stop UK government funding the Syrian Civil Defence, AKA the "White Helmets." - Final Signatures: 956

Major questions have been raised about the actions of the Syrian Civil Defence, AKA the "White Helmets."


Closed Petition closed 8th November 2018

Amnesty for illegal immigrants who have been in UK for 10 years - Final Signatures: 46,592

This petition calls for illegal immigrants who have been in UK for 10 years or more to be given amnesty and the legal right to stay in the UK.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th June 2018 (View Full Response)
There are no plans to grant an amnesty to illegal migrants. Our immigration policies are based on principles of fairness to legal migrants and not rewarding those who do not abide by the Rules.
Closed Petition closed 19th December 2018

Set up a public inquiry into Greater Manchester Police. - Final Signatures: 766

GMP has been the subject of negative media reports. Complaints have been to the Independent Office for Police Conduct & the Mayor, but there are still problems.


Closed Petition closed 18th November 2018

If there is no agreement to leave the EU then brexit must be stopped - Final Signatures: 110,136

If there is no agreement by the deadline for reaching agreement with the EU during the talks then brexit should be stopped as leaving with no deal will be very bad for businesses and for the Irish border issue and for EU citizens living here.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 19th November 2018

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st October 2018 (View Full Response)
Whilst striking a deal with our EU partners remains the outcome we expect, ‘no deal’ plans are well-developed and we stand ready to make a success of Brexit, whatever the outcome of our negotiations.
Closed Petition closed 7th December 2018

Prevent avoidable deaths by making autism/learning disability training mandatory - Final Signatures: 52,148

My son Oliver was only 18 when he died in hospital on 11 Nov 2016. I believe his death could have been prevented if his doctors and nurses had received mandatory training. He had autism and a mild learning disability, and they weren't trained to understand how to make reasonable adjustments for him.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 22nd October 2018

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th July 2018 (View Full Response)
We want all staff to receive the support, training and professional development they need to support people with learning disabilities and autism, in line with employers’ existing responsibilities.
Closed Petition closed 22nd December 2018

Reject calls to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the Dangerous Dogs Act - Final Signatures: 186,226

PETA, an organisation that is meant to be dedicated to protecting animals, has proposed to the UK government that it should add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the dangerous dogs act, effectively banning them outright. Breed Specific Legislation is not the solution to the problem of dog attacks.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 16th July 2018

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th July 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government has no intention of prohibiting the keeping of Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Closed Petition closed 27th December 2018

Stop HS2 Developers Demolishing the *Wet Woodland* area at Denham Country Park - Final Signatures: 2,468

Wet Woodland should be protected by law! The area is clearly wet woodland, but not being recognised as such. There are approximately 2000 different wild species in this area. Once these areas are gone, they are gone for good!!


Closed Petition closed 9th January 2019

British National (Overseas) Citizens should be given full British Citizenship. - Final Signatures: 11,928

People in Hong Kong who hold the British National (Overseas) passport are British; however, the British government is refusing and avoiding giving these Hong Kongers the right of abode in the United Kingdom nor in any of the British territories. Many of them were forced to become PROC Chinese.

The Government responsed to this petition on 12th December 2018 (View Full Response)
There are no plans to amend the law in this respect.