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Closed Petition closed 30th April 2019

Ban the sale of fireworks to the public. Displays for licenced venues only. - Final Signatures: 307,897

Every year fireworks are set off unnecessarily.
Fireworks are a nuisance to the public. They scare animals, young children and people with a phobia.
They injure thousands of people every year.
They cause damage to buildings, vehicles,emergancy vehicles etc.
Lastly Kids are STILL being sold them.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 26th November 2018

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st November 2018 (View Full Response)
Government takes the issue of safety of fireworks very seriously. Legislation is in place to control their sale, use and misuse. We have no plans to change legislation.
Closed Petition closed 18th March 2018

Make Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) illegal in the UK - Final Signatures: 24,940

I and many others believe that hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking should be made illegal because of the effects on the environment and people's safety.

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th October 2017 (View Full Response)
Shale gas could provide a new domestic source of gas, reducing our need for imports, and providing local jobs. There are robust regulations in place to ensure it is extracted safely.
Closed Petition closed 6th April 2018

Change the laws governing the use of fireworks to include a ban on public use - Final Signatures: 113,284

Fireworks cause alarm, distress and anxiety to many people and animals. We call on the Secretary of State to make appropriate provision to secure that the risk of public use is the MINIMUM that is compatible with fireworks being used, as stated in Fireworks Act 2003 sect 2.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 29th January 2018

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th October 2017 (View Full Response)
Government takes the issue of firework safety very seriously. There is legislation in place that controls the sale, use and misuse of fireworks; we have no plans to extend this further.
Closed Petition closed 10th June 2019

Strengthen workers' rights to tackle in-work poverty. - Final Signatures: 50,499

The Government should implement the following improvements to workers' rights:
• A minimum wage of £10 for all workers
• A minimum contract of 16 hours per week for everyone who wants it
• A contract based on an individual’s normal hours of work
• A ban on zero hours contracts

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th February 2019 (View Full Response)
The Good Work Plan is the largest upgrade in worker rights in over a generation. We are raising the NLW to £8.21 per hour, making full-time workers on the NLW more than £2750 better off over the year.
Closed Petition closed 12th June 2019

Set up Independent Pricing Watchdog to Stop Excessive Prices at the Fuel Pumps - Final Signatures: 15,566

When oil prices change, UK drivers have absolutely no idea what they will pay at the pumps. It is never ever the same! There is no consistency, logic or clarity to the way prices are calculated. If gas, electricity, water & telecoms get pricing bodies, why not motorists too? We need ‘PumpWatch’.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th January 2019 (View Full Response)
Government monitors fuel prices and both rises and falls in crude oil price reach the pumps within 7 weeks. A competitive market is the best way to keep prices low; a new regulator is not necessary.
Closed Petition closed 17th July 2019

Establish a national day commemorating the significance of 15th August 1945. - Final Signatures: 17,627

Thousands of servicemen were held as Far East prisoners of war from 1941-1945, caught up in a conflict that endured long after the celebrations for VE Day. The contribution of those who had the misfortune to be held as pows, many of whom did not survive, deserves to be remembered nationally.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th July 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government values VJ Day commemorations as an opportunity for the nation to show their gratitude to veterans and acknowledge their heroics in the most challenging of environments.
Closed Petition closed 14th December 2022

Establish a not-for-profit state owned energy provider - Final Signatures: 138

Create a Government, state owned energy provider, set low prices to just cover costs. If competitors want to stay in business they must reduce prices to compete or fold. No extra expense for buying back franchises etc. Just compete and help our own people.


Closed Petition closed 19th April 2024

Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union - Final Signatures: 14,369

We believe this is what the people want. Give the public the chance to decide whether they want to rejoin the EU, scrap post-Brexit rules and have free movement reinstated.

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th December 2023 (View Full Response)
The UK has left the EU. This delivers the result of the 2016 referendum. We welcome the positive relationship we have with the EU, based on shared interests and values.
Closed Petition closed 21st January 2021

Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only - Final Signatures: 301,611

Current legislation allows for public use of fireworks 16 hours a day, every day, making it impossible for vulnerable groups to take precautions against the distress they can cause. Better enforcement of existing law is insufficient; limiting their sale & use to licensed displays only is necessary.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 8th November 2021

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th August 2020 (View Full Response)
The Petitions Committee inquiry in 2019 concluded that it would not be appropriate for the Government to ban the public use of fireworks.
Closed Petition closed 12th January 2022

Inquiry into energy companies customer service and Ombudsman’s remit. - Final Signatures: 135

Establish an enquiry into energy companies service and the redress that is available to the ordinary customer. At present the power is totally with the energy companies who operate a war of attrition against their customers. The ombudsman’s remit should be changed so they have more powers.