Open Petition since 2nd April 2024

Ban the sale of inappropriately sized enclosures and wheels for small animals - 10,569 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,481 - 40 added in the past 24hrs)

We think the Government should introduce minimum enclosure and wheel sizes for small animals and ban the sale of any that do not fit this criteria. Travel enclosures and carriers should still be available, however.

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Open Petition since 8th February 2024

Provide all pensioners born before April 1951 with the new State Pension - 13,199 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,144 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)

We would like the Government to provide all pensioners born before 6 April 1951 with the new state pension. The full new State Pension is over £200 more a month than the full basic pension. We believe this is unfair, and unjustifiable.

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th March 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to provide all pensioners born before 6 April 1951 with the new State Pension.

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Open Petition since 22nd January 2024

Reduce Vehicle Tax for cars aged between 20 and 40 years old - 13,020 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,125 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)

Under the current rules a car does not become exempt from Vehicle Tax until it is at least 40 years old. There are vehicles within the 20 to 40 year age bracket that are well loved, modern classics and without a reduction in tax, we may see these vehicles disappear from our roads.

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to reduce the tax exemption age for classic cars from 40 to 20 years. While the Government keeps all taxes under review, we consider 40 years a fair cut-off date.

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Open Petition since 30th April 2024

Seek to rejoin the European Union - 1,251 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,067 - 196 added in the past 24hrs)

We would like the Government to seek to rejoin the European Union. We believe negotiations for re-entry should commence.

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Open Petition since 18th December 2023

Review how to turn MHRA into a fully transparent, patient first regulator - 12,833 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,028 - 32 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe the MHRA should be reviewed. This should include its approval processes, its monitoring of safety of existing products, its transparency and accountability, and its mechanisms to ensure patient safety is prioritised over commercial interests.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th March 2024 (View Full Response)
Patient safety is the MHRA’s highest priority. There are no plans to review the MHRA, including its accountability, approval processes or its monitoring of the safety of products.

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Open Petition since 4th January 2024

For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately - 12,537 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,602 - 48 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe that the Government needs to recognise the state of Palestine immediately. Otherwise we don't think they can legitimately say they back a two-state solution.

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th February 2024 (View Full Response)
We must give Palestinians a credible political pathway and irreversible momentum towards the establishment of Palestine. We will recognise a Palestinian State when most conducive to the peace process.

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Open Petition since 5th March 2024

Increase investment in Speech and Language Therapy. - 12,680 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,392 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to increase investment in speech and language therapy so people of all ages - babies, children and young people, and adults - with communication and/or swallowing needs can get the support they and their families need.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th April 2024 (View Full Response)
This government has increased investment in the NHS since 2019 in real terms. Systems are developing plans to reduce waits and we are committed to growing the Speech and Language Therapy workforce.

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Open Petition since 21st March 2024

Call on Hamas to unconditionally surrender and return all the hostages - 12,301 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,340 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe the UK Government must call upon the leadership of Hamas to unconditionally surrender, and to return the hostages taken on the 7th of October massacre.

The Government responsed to this petition on 12th April 2024 (View Full Response)
Hamas should release all hostages now, unconditionally. We have been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals and their families.

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Open Petition since 9th November 2023

Require broadcasters to call proscribed terrorist organisations terrorists - 13,106 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,106 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)

Terrorism legislation should be amended to require all broadcasters regulated by Ofcom to describe all terrorist organisations proscribed in the UK and their operatives as “terrorists” and not by any descriptor, such as “militants”, which does not make their terrorist nature clear.

The Government responsed to this petition on 18th April 2024 (View Full Response)
Ofcom rules ensure broadcast news must be reported with due accuracy and impartiality. The Government is committed to a free media. It would not be right to dictate the language that journalists use.

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Open Petition since 20th December 2023

Make the sale of catapults/ammunition and carrying catapults in public illegal - 11,533 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,949 - 34 added in the past 24hrs)

Make it illegal to carry catapults in public places, so the police can arrest those carrying, especially in areas of known wildlife crime, regardless if ammunition is found or not.

The Government responsed to this petition on 27th March 2024 (View Full Response)
Existing legislation provides the correct balance between protecting wildlife from the small number of individuals who misuse catapults, whilst also allowing the public to enjoy legitimate pastimes.

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