Ban the importation of animal fur into the UK
- Final Signatures: 11,431
The UK government has already limited the importation of animal fur into the UK by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91, however certain animal fur can still be imported, some from countries with poor animal welfare rights. The government should ban the importation of ALL animal fur into the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2019 (View Full Response)Apply to join the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
- Final Signatures: 29
We are a trading nation that ultimately depends on sales of our goods and services; by joining EFTA the UK can also apply to be party to the EEA (European Economic Area) agreement allowing us completely tariff-free trade with the EU.
Support the proposal to suspend patents for COVID-19 vaccines
- Final Signatures: 4,957
India and South Africa called the World Trade Organisation to waive intellectual property rights regarding COVID-19 vaccines with the intention of increasing access to the vaccine to poorer countries. The UK government should support this move.
This petition is calling on the Government to make it mandatory for all health professionals to report to the DVLA any drivers with health conditions that may affect their ability to drive safely.
Allow Driving theory test to expire three years instead of two
- Final Signatures: 256
Because of the long delays caused by Covid, it is taking up to 6 months to get a driving test which only allows 3 tests before having to resit theory test again. Pre pandemic, it was possible to attempt test every 3 months. Until tests are back to this level, extend the Theory test to 3 years
Sanction Chinese goods and implement powers to block China acquiring UK firms
- Final Signatures: 63
Trading with China and allowing acquisition by China of UK companies is having an adverse effect on the UK. We must pay for our health, education, workers' rights, and other aspects of civilisation through higher wages and higher taxes.
Allow the direct import of horses from South Africa
- Final Signatures: 680
The Government should work with South Africa (SA) to enable the direct export of horses from SA, with appropriate quarantine arrangements, thus avoiding the export transit journey to the UK via Mauritius and other European countries.
The UK should ban the importation of Shark Fins for personal consumption
- Final Signatures: 57
After Brexit, ban the carriage of shark fins in to the UK for personal use
EU law allows individuals travelling to Europe to carry 20kg of dried shark fins for personal consumption. THIS SHOULD STOP
Regulate parent and child parking spaces
- Final Signatures: 146
The Government should require a minimum number of parent and child space available per 100 spaces in retail destinations that require a government issued badge to use to help with enforcement.
Any future free trade deals must include freedom of movement of people
- Final Signatures: 41
Pass a binding law that compels all future trade deals with trading partners to include the free movement of people - the freedom to live, work, and travel in either territory with no more restrictions than we have within the UK as UK citizens.