Ensure new sewage treatment infrastructure meets higher standards as in the EU
- 37,941 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 58,849 - 838 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the government to review the regulations for new sewage treatment infrastructure and introduce new legislation to ensure high international standards are met; to safeguard people’s health, better protect all water bodies and reduce damaging long term impacts.
The Government responsed to this petition on 4th August 2026 (View Full Response)Ban non-stun & recoverable stun slaughter of animals
- 51,276 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 53,200 - 37 added in the past 24hrs)
Religious slaughter may require the animal to be slaughtered whilst alive, which is in line with their religious beliefs. In relation to this, stunning needs to be recoverable. Normal slaughter uses a bolt gun that renders the animal brain dead and unable to regain consciousness.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th May 2026 (View Full Response)Ban atmospheric geoengineering in UK
- 43,429 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 43,654 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)
Prohibit all atmospheric geoengineering and weather-modification in the UK. These practices could raise environmental and public health concerns and lack transparency. We call for independent research, democratic oversight, and clear law.
The Government responsed to this petition on 16th April 2026 (View Full Response)Protect legal right to support for children with SEND
- 27,663 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 36,271 - 184 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe that the Government’s proposed SEND reforms could limit EHCPs, weaken legal rights, replace individual plans with packages, reduce appeals, and remove school choice. In my view, children could be left without the support they need as a result.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd June 2026 (View Full Response)Nationalise water companies to make water a non profit publicly owned asset
- 30,230 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,614 - 24 added in the past 24hrs)
To make water a non profit making national asset that ensures we have a secure water infrastructure that ensures our water security for future generations.
The Government responsed to this petition on 31st March 2026 (View Full Response)Review anti-discrimination laws to strengthen trans women & LGBTQ+ protections
- 27,433 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,778 - 58 added in the past 24hrs)
Launch a review into strengthening legal protections and clearer enforcement against discrimination, harassment and exclusion of trans women and LGBTQ+ people in employment, education, healthcare, housing and public services, and requiring public bodies to follow consistent guidance.
Ban foreign media ownership, enact a social media levy & new regulatory reform
- 23,253 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,294 - 228 added in the past 24hrs)
Pass law to ban foreign & offshore ownership of UK media, enact a social-media levy to distribute media ownership across society & fund independent, local & cooperative-owned media. We believe democracy is failing as the media & political power are owned by a tiny rich elite.
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th May 2026 (View Full Response)Make it compulsory for children to wear gloves ice skating
- 28,171 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,179 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I'd like to for the law to be changed so children are only permitted to ice skate if wearing protective gloves to protect their hands. The blades are so sharp.
The Government responsed to this petition on 12th March 2026 (View Full Response)Launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 on LGBTQ people
- 25,944 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,094 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 of the Local Government Act (1988) which specified that Local Authorities could not intentionally promote, through material or teaching, homosexuality or same-sex relationships as a 'pretended family relationship’
Improve funding, pay & professional recognition for the Early Years workforce
- 26,830 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 26,918 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Increase government funding of Early Years settings, and introduce national frameworks related to pay, career progression and professional recognition to ensure greater alignment with educators and teachers in wider educational settings.
The Government responsed to this petition on 7th May 2026 (View Full Response)