Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
- 109,719 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 111,215 - 86 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
The Government responsed to this petition on 29th April 2025 (View Full Response)Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas
- 107,864 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 109,222 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to exempt BN(O) visa for Hongkongers from the proposed immigration reforms. We think the current ILR terms must remain unchanged:
1. Five years of UK residency
2. B1 level English proficiency
3. Passing the Life in the UK Test
Raise statutory maternity/paternity pay to match the National Living Wage
- 107,332 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 107,942 - 24 added in the past 24hrs)
Statutory maternity and paternity pay is £4.99 per hour for a full-time worker on 37.5 hours per week - approximately 59% less than the 2024 National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21+, which has been set out to ensure a basic standard of living.
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th April 2025 (View Full Response)Make the Armed Forces pension tax free
- 16,635 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 100,223 - 2,945 added in the past 24hrs)
Make the Armed Forces pension at age 60 tax free.
Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare
- 79,169 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 98,782 - 1,359 added in the past 24hrs)
Many UK animal rescues operate without clear legal oversight, creating opportunities for unethical practices. Some rescues have been linked to supporting irresponsible breeding, neglecting animals, or misusing public donations.
The Government responsed to this petition on 10th July 2025 (View Full Response)Support newly qualified nurses: Review barriers to NHS jobs
- 86,359 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 91,100 - 42 added in the past 24hrs)
Newly qualified nurses report struggling to get NHS jobs due to internal-only adverts and experience requirements. The NHS is short-staffed, but we feel new nurses are blocked from helping. We want a review on access to Band 5 roles and improvements to support into practice.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st July 2025 (View Full Response)Make Play and Continuous Provision statutory in England's Key Stage 1 Curriculum
- 69,778 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 81,168 - 86 added in the past 24hrs)
Revise statutory guidance for KS1 to make play based pedagogy a core part of the Key Stage One National Curriculum, extending the best practice that we see in Early Years to ensure all Key Stage One children continue to have a developmentally appropriate play based approach to their learning.
The Government responsed to this petition on 1st August 2025 (View Full Response)Grant the vote for London Mayor to all UK Residents
- 61,556 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 71,457 - 145 added in the past 24hrs)
Only people who live in Greater London are allowed to vote for candidates in the Mayoral elections. We think London carries so much influence across the globe and the majority of UK residents have no say as to who 'heads up' and manages our great city, and we should. London belongs to us all.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd May 2025 (View Full Response)Make it statutory guidance not to remove break-times for neurodivergent children
- 27,551 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 70,492 - 258 added in the past 24hrs)
We feel that neurodivergent children (especially children with hyperactive/impulsive or combined ADHD) need movement to help regulate their brains. We think we need to stop punishing neurodivergent children in schools by removing access to outdoor play and movement opportunities.
Prohibit the wearing of all full-face coverings in public spaces
- 52,638 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 60,316 - 109 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to prohibit full-face coverings in public, including niqabs, burqas, balaclavas and ski masks, to strengthen social cohesion, preserve cultural values, enhance security and promote gender equality. We believe this will ensure fairness, safety and a more unified Britain.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th June 2025 (View Full Response)