Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax
- 20,314 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,899 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe that pensions and benefits are very low and therefore should NOT be taxable. We think this is pushing people even deeper into poverty.
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th April 2024 (View Full Response)Review the MOD's New Accommodation Offer for armed forces personnel
- 20,624 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,819 - 5 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.
Allow people to stay in the UK if their employer’s sponsor license is withdrawn
- 16,554 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,648 - 36 added in the past 24hrs)
Employer sponsor licenses have been withdrawn by the Home Office because of different issues which are of no fault of the immigrant themselves. These immigrants are then given 60 days to find a new sponsor or face deportation.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th April 2024 (View Full Response)Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
- 18,757 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,949 - 18 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)Ban attempting to religiously convert or “revert” a child without parent consent
- 9,267 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,371 - 71 added in the past 24hrs)
Make it a specific legal offence to attempt to religiously convert (or revert) a child where a parent has not given specific permission.
Introduce new restrictions on solar facilities to protect land and food security
- 15,060 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,206 - 96 added in the past 24hrs)
Prohibit 'mega solar facilities' over 50MW on UK farmland; establish solar development preference hierarchies and regional density caps to help protect our natural landscapes, ensure food security, and conserve biodiversity.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd April 2024 (View Full Response)Ban the sale of plastic flying ring toys to help protect seals
- 2,141 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,195 - 155 added in the past 24hrs)
Young seals sometimes find lost or discarded flying rings (any type of throwing ring). Being inquisitive, they sometimes play with them, putting their heads through the hole and becoming trapped. As they grow, the rings can cut into their necks, causing life threatening open wounds and often death.
Create a statutory offence of manslaughter by coercive or controlling behaviour
- 16,859 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,944 - 38 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to create a specific statutory offence of manslaughter by coercive or controlling behaviour. The legislation creating this offence should make it clear that it applies in cases where coercive or controlling behaviour cause someone to take their own life.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th January 2024 (View Full Response)Negotiate UK-wide recognition of older person's bus passes
- 15,388 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,932 - 29 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK Government should negotiate reciprocal agreements with the devolved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to allow the recognition and use of older person's bus passes across the whole of the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2024 (View Full Response)Require CCTV cameras on school transport for kids with special educational needs
- 16,498 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,790 - 44 added in the past 24hrs)
Children with special educational needs are often transported to school via transport arranged through the council. We want cameras onboard to help ensure the safety of those onboard, and allow for the review of incidents involving students who may not be able to speak, report, or defend themselves.
The Government responsed to this petition on 9th February 2024 (View Full Response)