Open Petition since 28th February 2025

Allow motorcycles in bus lanes as default - 21,326 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,547 - 17 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 22nd April 2025

Strengthen the Animal Welfare Act 2006 - 17,101 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,429 - 42 added in the past 24hrs)

Amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to include the following policies:

-Registered Breeder Index
-Canine Competency Certificate
-Cruelty Policing Unit
-Harsher criminal penalties

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th June 2025 (View Full Response)
The Animal Welfare Act provides comprehensive powers to tackle animal welfare offences. We continue to collaborate with animal welfare organisations on this and on promoting responsible dog ownership.

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Open Petition since 27th January 2025

Ban large solar schemes on farmland/open countryside and promote solar on roofs - 21,960 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,319 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)

Promote solar energy on roofs and ban large-scale solar schemes on farmland and open countryside.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st April 2025 (View Full Response)
Solar power is key to our Clean Power 2030 ambition. We have no plans to ban solar on farmland. All projects go through a rigorous planning process. Increasing rooftop solar remains a top priority.

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Open Petition since 27th March 2025

End the Injustice: Grant British Nationals (Overseas) Full UK Citizenship - 21,178 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,196 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the government to address what we feel is a long-standing injustice and grant BN(O)s full citizenship rights we think they deserve. We think this would be a recognition of their historical ties to the UK and also a reaffirmation of the UK's commitment to democratic principles & human rights.

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th April 2025 (View Full Response)
We remain committed to the BN(O) route, allowing BN(O)s and their families to live, study, and work in the UK. However, we have no plans to amend the law to grant immediate British citizenship.

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Open Petition since 15th April 2025

Put the dangers of methanol poisoning on the school curriculum - 11,122 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,282 - 117 added in the past 24hrs)

Young people are dying needlessly of methanol poisoning, most recently in Laos, Turkey and Vietnam.

We think that children should be taught the dangers of consuming bootleg alcohol as part of the PSHE and/or Biology curriculum in school.

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Open Petition since 15th April 2025

Hold a UK referendum before joining any defence and security pact with the EU. - 20,642 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,241 - 5 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.

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Open Petition since 24th December 2024

Change the law, so that UK citizens can force an immediate General Election - 20,094 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,443 - 51 added in the past 24hrs)

A vote of no confidence in the Government can only be called by parliament. We believe this leaves majority governments in an almost untouchable position. We think governments can break promises or make decisions that are destructive and the electorate can do nothing until the next election.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2025 (View Full Response)
It is a core principle of our constitution that the government of the day holds office by virtue of its ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons. There are no plans to change this.

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Open Petition since 14th May 2025

Change the ‘grey belt’ definition in the National Planning Policy Framework - 5,303 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,793 - 90 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 7th March 2025

Ban new waste incinerators and revoke permits where building has not begun - 14,500 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,768 - 237 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a moratorium on new waste incinerators like in Scotland and Wales, and ban new permits and require existing permits to be revoked where substantial construction has not begun.

The Government responsed to this petition on 14th May 2025 (View Full Response)
Government will only back waste incineration projects that meet strict conditions. New facilities will have to maximise efficiency, and support net zero and the move to a circular economy.

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Open Petition since 30th December 2024

Review decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius - 17,416 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,480 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)

The United Kingdom has agreed for Mauritius to have sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. I think this is strategically dangerous, and should be reviewed.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th February 2025 (View Full Response)
We achieved our primary objective in negotiations with Mauritius: to protect the future of the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. The treaty will be put before Parliament for scrutiny and debate.

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