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Closed Petition closed 31st January 2019

Brexit re article 50 it must not be suspended/stopped under any circumstances - Final Signatures: 116,485

the full details are well known to everyone the media has covered it fully

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 4th February 2019

The Government responsed to this petition on 29th January 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government’s policy is not to revoke the Article 50 notice. The British people gave a clear instruction to leave and we are delivering on that instruction.
Closed Petition closed 12th January 2019

Rescind Art.50 if Vote Leave has broken Electoral Laws regarding 2016 referendum - Final Signatures: 203,235

If Vote Leave has broken any laws regarding overspending in 2016 EU referendum then Art.50 should be immediately withdrawn and full EU membership continued.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 10th September 2018

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th January 2019 (View Full Response)
It is regrettable that fines were levied on multiple groups, but it is firm policy the Article 50 notification will not be withdrawn. Britain voted to leave and Government respects that decision.
Closed Petition closed 18th November 2018

Award a medal to British personnel involved in any nuclear testing program - Final Signatures: 10,919

It is 60 years since Operation Grapple Y, when Britain exploded a 2.8 megaton bomb at Christmas Island in the South Pacific with the help of 22,000 servicemen.

The British Nuclear Testing Programme ran between 1952 and 1967, it was the largest Tri-Service operation since the D-Day landing.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st August 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government continues to recognise and be grateful to all Service personnel and civilians who participated in the British Nuclear testing programme.
Closed Petition closed 30th November 2018

Keep the rights of EU27 + EFTA citizens already in the UK unchanged after Brexit - Final Signatures: 13,870

Before the EU referendum Vote Leave said: “There will be no change for EU citizens already lawfully resident in the UK. These EU citizens will automatically be granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK and will be treated no less favourably than they are at present.” (1 June 2016).

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th September 2018 (View Full Response)
Under the draft Withdrawal Agreement, EU citizens living in the UK by 31 December 2020 will be able to stay and continue their lives broadly as they do now.
Closed Petition closed 21st November 2018

Break all ties with EU institutions and policies completely - Final Signatures: 28,546

Leaving the EU must mean leaving the Single Market, Customs Union, the jurisdiction of the ECJ, the Common Agricultural Policy and the Common Fishing Policy.
There must be a clean break from the EU so Britain can take back control of its laws, borders, trade and money.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st August 2018 (View Full Response)
The UK is leaving the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union. The UK will also leave the Common Agricultural and Common Fisheries Policy and bring an end to the jurisdiction of the CJEU in the UK.
Closed Petition closed 4th December 2018

Put pressure on Donald Trump to end the separation of migrant families. - Final Signatures: 18,352

The US government is taking migrant children as young as a year old away from their families and locking them in separate detention centres. Worse still, there are now over 1500 children that have been lost by the system, leaving them vulnerable to human traffickers. End this human rights violation!

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st June 2018 (View Full Response)
As the Prime Minister said on 20 June, we believe that US child separation policy is wrong and not something that we agree with. We are pleased that the Administration has changed their position.
Closed Petition closed 17th January 2019

Drastically improve funding for Mental Health Services within the UK - Final Signatures: 19,250

I have personally experienced the impact of the cuts to mental health services when I needed the help the most and I know I am not the only one who has experienced this: child or adult. There needs to be far more funding and support from the Government, but more importantly the Minister of Health.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th September 2018 (View Full Response)
Mental health is a top priority for the Government. We are transforming services supported by record amounts of funding, and have ambitious plans to increase the workforce.
Closed Petition closed 1st February 2019

Stop possible second referendum on E.U. membership - Final Signatures: 135,936

There is a growing band of people that want to reverse the result of the democratic vote of this country to leave the European Union and are calling for a second referendum. This is mainly by the people that lost the vote two years ago and cannot accept the democratic vote of the majority decision.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 3rd December 2018

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th November 2018 (View Full Response)
A clear majority of the electorate voted to leave the European Union. We must respect both the will of the British people, and the democratic process which delivered this result.
Closed Petition closed 20th March 2019

UK Government to Fund Advice Services for British Citizens living in Spain - Final Signatures: 10,670

Citizens Advice Spain is the first stop for thousands of UK Nationals who contact us daily for Advice, Assistance, Information and Guidance. We inform so that the community understand their obligations and rights. We use laws and regulations to assist residents, holiday homeowners and on relocation.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th March 2019 (View Full Response)
HM Government recognises the challenges ongoing uncertainty presents and continues to consider what additional support can be made available to UK nationals living in the EU.
Closed Petition closed 9th April 2019

Protect our Freedom of Movement Rights - Final Signatures: 10,943

As EU Citizens, UK citizens currently have Freedom of Movement to work in 28 Countries of the EU & also in 3 EEA countries. We do not want to lose these rights.

We ask that the UK Government consider our Rights in Brexit negotiations as many of us use them to work across the countries of Europe.

The Government responsed to this petition on 16th April 2019 (View Full Response)
As we leave the EU, free movement will end. But recognising that mobility is a key element of economic, social and scientific cooperation, the UK will seek reciprocal mobility provisions with the EU.