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Closed Petition closed 20th October 2018

Make up-skirt photography an illegal offence in the UK - Final Signatures: 2,445

Upskirting is the act of taking a photograph of underneath a person's skirt without their consent. It is often performed in a public place such as on public transport or on an escalator. Many women across the UK are targeted in places such as nightclubs, restaurants and shops. This needs to stop.


Closed Petition closed 6th October 2018

Add Multiple Sclerosis to the Medical Exemption list - Final Signatures: 15,346

To obtain a Medical Exemption Certificate and get free NHS prescriptions a condition needs to be on the current Medical Exemption list. I feel this list does not go far enough to help those suffering with long-term conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis. A revision could help thousands of people.

The Government responsed to this petition on 26th April 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to review the list of medical exemptions from prescription charges. Extensive arrangements are already in place to ensure that people can access affordable prescriptions.
Closed Petition closed 17th October 2018

Make it the law for all cats to be microchipped - Final Signatures: 2,706

The microchipping of dogs became UK law back in 2016. I am calling for the same protection to be given to cats. Each year hundreds of thousands of cats are injured, lost and killed on our roads, a high percentage of which are often not microchipped. Of the ones that survive, many end up in shelters


Closed Petition closed 25th October 2018

Commission a statue of Enoch Powell to be placed outside Parliament - Final Signatures: 1,091

In light of the contribution made to the UK by his actions in Parliament and in the Armed Forces we urge that a stature of Enoch Powell is commissioned and placed outside Parliament to honour his dedication to his country.


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.