Open Petition since 17th April 2026

Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills - 110,186 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 111,246 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)

Apply energy intensive industry relief (Supercharger scheme) to the ceramics industry to help cut soaring industrial energy costs & support ceramics businesses, which are at the risk of imminent collapse without urgent intervention, as seen with Denby Pottery registering for administration support.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 6th July 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government intends to publicly consult on the eligibility of the British Industry Supercharger this year. However, consultation outcomes, including future sector inclusion, cannot be pre-empted.

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Open Petition since 21st April 2026

Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases - 104,536 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 105,290 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)

I want the Government to introduce legislation so that defendants charged with controlling or coercive behaviour cannot receive a sentencing reduction for a guilty plea entered after initially pleading not guilty. This should be known as Paris’s Law.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th May 2026 (View Full Response)
Guilty pleas given later in the process can still benefit victims and the administration of justice but are reflected by a substantially lower reduction in sentence.

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Open Petition since 30th March 2026

Ban non-stun & recoverable stun slaughter of animals - 50,605 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 62,905 - 343 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)
The government prefers all animals to be stunned before slaughter but respects the rights of Jews and Muslims to eat meat prepared in accordance with their religious beliefs.

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Open Petition since 6th February 2026

Reduce Vehicle Excise Duty by 50% for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years - 53,878 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 55,017 - 146 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a 50% VED reduction for cars aged 20–39. High taxes force functional vehicles to be scrapped, creating a "disposable" culture. Keeping existing cars is greener than building new ones, as it preserves embedded carbon. This "Young-Timer" bracket supports the circular economy and UK heritage.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to reduce Vehicle Excise Duty liabilities for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years. The Government keeps all taxes under review and the Chancellor makes decisions at fiscal events.

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Open Petition since 31st March 2026

Raise the personal tax allowance to £18,000 - 45,594 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 50,241 - 74 added in the past 24hrs)

Since 2021 personal tax allowance has been frozen at £12,570. This freeze was due to expire this year but the Chancellor of the Exchequer has extended it to 2031.
We want to keep some more of our own money.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government currently has no plans to increase the Personal Allowance to £18,000. Increasing the Personal Allowance to £18,000 would come at a significant fiscal cost of over £40 billion per year.

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Open Petition since 24th February 2026

Ban atmospheric geoengineering in UK - 43,223 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 43,506 - 11 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)
The UK does not undertake any form of weather modification. The Government is not in favour of deploying Solar Radiation Modification and has no plans to do so.

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Open Petition since 14th April 2026

Protect legal right to support for children with SEND - 26,301 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 41,007 - 577 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)
The government’s SEND reform proposal will strengthen legal duties, better support children with SEND in mainstream settings and ensure EHCPs secure statutory support for children with complex needs.

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Open Petition since 24th March 2026

Launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 on LGBTQ people - 25,439 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 33,813 - 161 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’

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Open Petition since 25th February 2026

Nationalise water companies to make water a non profit publicly owned asset - 29,898 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,553 - 26 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)
Nationalisation would take years, involve a lengthy legal process, and divert time, energy and resources from working on the quickest and most effective way to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.

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Open Petition since 30th March 2026

Review anti-discrimination laws to strengthen trans women & LGBTQ+ protections - 27,136 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 29,397 - 36 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.

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