Open Petition since 14th July 2025

Add Sickle Cell Disease to NHS Prescription Charge Exemption List - 26,011 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,884 - 27 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask the Government to add Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to the NHS prescription charge exemption list as soon as possible. This will help ensure those affected by this serious condition, which can be life-threatening, can access essential medication and treatments without financial burden.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th August 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no current plans to add sickle cell disease to the medical exemption list. Extensive arrangements are in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone.

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Open Petition since 12th May 2025

Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship - 27,677 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,125 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)

The 'Nationality: good character requirement' guidance was updated on 10 February 2025, preventing many refugees from ever becoming British citizens. We urge ministers to urgently reverse this policy or update the guidance to confirm refugees are exempt.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th June 2025 (View Full Response)
We expect people applying for British citizenship, including refugees, to respect our laws. The good character policy is compliant with the Refugee Convention, and there are no plans to reverse it.

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Open Petition since 28th February 2025

Allow motorcycles in bus lanes as default - 26,809 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,024 - 49 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the Government to reverse its decision on the motorcycles in bus lanes consultation published 21 November 2024 and make the national default that motorcycles are allowed in bus lanes unless the local authority decides otherwise.

The Government responsed to this petition on 24th March 2025 (View Full Response)
Local authorities are best placed to understand the needs of their road networks rather than central government. The consultation did not find enough evidence of the safety benefits for change.

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Open Petition since 13th May 2025

Apply for the UK to rejoin the EU fully - do not just 'reset' the relationship - 18,253 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 26,001 - 512 added in the past 24hrs)

I think the UK needs to rejoin the EU fully for maximum economic benefit and to restore influence rather than merely 'reset' relations.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th July 2025 (View Full Response)
Britain will stay outside the EU, but we must make Brexit work. In May, the Government announced a new strategic partnership with the EU which will deliver economic and security benefits for the UK.

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Open Petition since 30th July 2025

Ban greyhound racing - 7,264 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 25,373 - 128 added in the past 24hrs)

Greyhound racing kills and injures dogs. From 2017–2023, 1,230 dogs died trackside, many more were destroyed, and there were over 31,000 injuries. We believe it’s time to follow Wales and ban this cruel sport.

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Open Petition since 14th May 2025

Change the ‘grey belt’ definition in the National Planning Policy Framework - 14,570 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,167 - 156 added in the past 24hrs)

We want an urgent change to the ‘grey belt’ definition in the NPPF. We think the grey belt glossary definition [which] could result in the loss of our countryside forever - vital for health and wellbeing, combatting climate change and supporting wildlife - needs revising.

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Open Petition since 24th June 2025

Review and fund improved detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer - 10,031 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,102 - 1,510 added in the past 24hrs)

Require PSA blood tests to be proactively offered to men at highest risk of prostate cancer. Review emerging evidence from the TRANSFORM trial to inform a future national screening programme for prostate cancer. We believe this will make the health system fairer and reduce inequality.

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Open Petition since 7th August 2025

Review decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch - 4,893 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,886 - 160 added in the past 24hrs)

We are asking the government to:
• Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public
• Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and supports the NHS to realise its ambitions
• Invest in and strengthen independent services

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Open Petition since 11th August 2025

Continue Parental Responsibility Automatically when disabled children turn 18 - 4,496 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,869 - 113 added in the past 24hrs)

Change the law to automatically allow parents or carers to retain parental responsibility when their disabled child turns 18, if the child lacks capacity and remains in the parent’s care. We think this would remove the need for costly and unnecessary applications to the Court of Protection.

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Open Petition since 15th April 2025

Hold a UK referendum before joining any defence and security pact with the EU. - 22,766 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,657 - 17 added in the past 24hrs)

The UK Government is seeking a UK-EU security pact. We are concerned that such a decision could affect UK sovereignty and should be subject to a vote of the whole country before it can be implemented.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th July 2025 (View Full Response)
The UK and the EU agreed a Security and Defence Partnership at the UK-EU Summit to strengthen our continent’s security. The UK retains full sovereign control over how it engages with EU initiatives.

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