Open Petition since 12th September 2025

Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants - 702,946 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 718,680 - 871 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should seek to establish offshore detention facilities for individuals who enter the UK illegally, to process them and arrange their deportation.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2026 (View Full Response)
This Government is doing whatever it takes to secure our borders; though offshore detention is costly and impractical, the most sweeping asylum reforms in a generation are being introduced.

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Open Petition since 11th February 2026

Do not ban social media for under 16s - 57,256 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 318,340 - 3,924 added in the past 24hrs)

I think the government shouldn’t ban social media for under 16s. This is because for many young people social media is how they communicate with their friends. Some people view social media as a lifeline. A community, a supportive network. This is why I think the government shouldn’t ban it.

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Open Petition since 18th November 2025

Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders - 240,871 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 244,187 - 39 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should keep the current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and restrict access to government benefits for new ILR holders.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 2nd February 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th December 2025 (View Full Response)
As set out in the Immigration White Paper, the default qualifying period doubles to 10 years. We welcome views on other measures, including access to benefits, via the earned settlement consultation.

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Open Petition since 5th February 2026

Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge - 195,018 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 243,733 - 297 added in the past 24hrs)

Make all court and tribunal transcripts available for free. Currently, fees can reach thousands, creating a "paywall" for justice. All legal records should be public property to help ensure transparency, allow for fair appeals, and support victims. Access to the law should not depend on wealth.

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Open Petition since 9th February 2026

Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test - 146,006 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 212,207 - 394 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the UK Government to fund and help fast-track the process to add SMA to the NHS newborn heel-prick test. SMA is a rare genetic condition with devastating consequences if not treated early. Every baby should be screened at birth to allow early diagnosis and access to life-changing treatment.

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Open Petition since 28th January 2026

Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy - 73,586 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 209,355 - 2,163 added in the past 24hrs)

We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns.

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Open Petition since 10th December 2025

Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now! - 191,684 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 202,054 - 96 added in the past 24hrs)

On July 4 2024, Sir Keir Starmer was elected as Prime Minister. Since then, his Government has introduced measures that were not included in the Labour Party's manifesto.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government holds office by virtue of being able to command the confidence of the House of Commons, whose members are elected by the public. There are no plans to change these arrangements.

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Open Petition since 4th September 2025

Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels - 184,138 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 184,349 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)

We think each year, individuals suffer because of loud fireworks. We believe horses, dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife can be terrified by noisy fireworks and many people find them intolerable.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 19th January 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th November 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government recognises that some people have strong feelings about fireworks and has been listening to concerns raised by members of the public regarding the impact of firework noise.

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Open Petition since 8th January 2026

Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children - 144,177 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 166,349 - 269 added in the past 24hrs)

The government is aware of the potential irreversible impact (physical and emotional) of puberty blockers, having acknowledged an 'unacceptable safety risk’ following the Cass Review. Yet, hundreds of children are about to be given puberty blockers under a government-sanctioned trial.

The Government responsed to this petition on 2nd February 2026 (View Full Response)
We are following the expert advice of the Cass Review to establish a clinical trial to determine the relative benefits and harms of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence.

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Open Petition since 25th November 2025

Remove power to cancel local government elections - 152,744 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 154,400 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)

Change the law to remove the power of the Secretary of State to cancel any further forthcoming local government, metropolitan borough, London borough or any other elections, for example, but not limited to, those due in May 2026.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Secretary of State’s powers in this area are set out in legislation made by Parliament and used only with strong justification. The Government has no plans to amend these powers.

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