Honour the triple lock in full in April 2024
- 22,568 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,604 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
The Conservative party's manifesto promised to keep the triple lock. This increases state pension by the highest of inflation, wage growth or 2.5%. Headline wage growth was 8.5% in May to July 2023, but there is speculation that Government might use a lower figure. The full increase should apply.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th November 2023 (View Full Response)Review the MOD's New Accommodation Offer for armed forces personnel
- 20,571 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,842 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Review the proposed New Accommodation Offer which is due for implementation in March 2024. Undertake further engagement with affected personnel to shape the policy before its execution.
Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
- 18,067 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,417 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)
I don't think the cost of living crisis is going away anytime soon, however the Government intend to make the final payment in February 2024. I think many low income households are going to be feeling the impact of rising cost of living and will need support throughout the year.
The Government responsed to this petition on 1st February 2024 (View Full Response)Allow jobless overseas healthcare workers in UK to stay for one year
- 2,552 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,957 - 93 added in the past 24hrs)
Several health care workers who arrived in UK are left without jobs as their sponsors are unable to provide them with one or that there wasn't a job available for them when they arrived. Some firms lose their licence to sponsor due to their own mistakes.
Allow Palestinian Children to Enter the UK During Ongoing Conflict
- 18,395 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,712 - 16 added in the past 24hrs)
The ongoing conflict in Palestine has displaced countless children, subjecting them to perilous conditions, separation from families, and dire need for refuge. We ask the UK government to show compassion by allowing these children into the UK for their safety and well-being during this conflict.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st December 2023 (View Full Response)Abolish the TV licence and make the BBC a subscription channel
- 17,405 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,223 - 31 added in the past 24hrs)
Abolish the TV licence and replace with subscription for those who want to watch it.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th February 2024 (View Full Response)Allow those already in the UK switching to care visa to bring dependants
- 11,319 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,981 - 44 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Home Office to stop changes preventing individuals who are in the UK on any other route, including where that route permits dependants, who switch into the care visa as a care worker or senior care worker after 11 March 2024, from being able to stay with bring over dependants.
Repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 and Net Zero targets
- 5,961 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,913 - 80 added in the past 24hrs)
We consider that Parliament must revoke The Climate Change Act 2008 and related Net Zero targets as since 2008 when the The Climate Change Act became law many hundreds of scientists up to the highest Nobel Laureate level have jointly declared "There is no climate emergency".
Provide funds from Proceeds of Crime Act to police charities and not-for-profits
- 4,155 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,824 - 108 added in the past 24hrs)
We propose a policy that allocates a portion of funds seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act to organisations that support the welfare, recovery, and wellbeing of serving and retired police officers and staff who are injured, living with disability or mental health issues and need ongoing support.
Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy
- 6,759 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,529 - 246 added in the past 24hrs)
On 14/09/2023 I gave birth to my daughter, Harper Rose at 18wks 3days pregnant due to an infection. Harper Rose lived for 30 minutes before sadly passing away. 4 days later I found out that I had 2 STIs.