Closed Petition closed 12th July 2023

Remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum - Final Signatures: 249,594

We believe kids shouldn't learn about this at an early age. I am sure there are many parents who do not want their or other children taught about LGBT in primary school.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 18th March 2024

The Government responsed to this petition on 30th January 2023 (View Full Response)
Primary schools are not required to teach LGBT content but can choose to teach it in an age-appropriate way. The Department for Education has no plans to change its advice to schools on this subject.

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Open Petition since 13th November 2024

Don't change inheritance tax relief for working farms - 152,001 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 157,180 - 70 added in the past 24hrs)

We think that changing inheritance tax relief for agricultural land will devastate farms nationwide, forcing families to sell land and assets just to stay on their property. We urge the government to keep the current exemptions for working farms.

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th December 2024 (View Full Response)
The Government’s commitment to farmers is steadfast. There is also an urgent need to repair the public finances in as fair a way as possible. The reform of the reliefs strikes the right balance.

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Closed Petition closed 18th May 2023

We call upon the Government to hold a Public Inquiry into the impact of Brexit - Final Signatures: 216,807

The benefits that were promised if the UK exited the European Union have not been delivered, so we call upon the Government to hold a Public Inquiry to assess the impact that Brexit has had on this country and its citizens.

Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 24th April 2023

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th December 2022 (View Full Response)
The UK’s departure from the EU was a democratic choice and the UK-EU institutions are functioning as intended. The Government does not believe this to be an appropriate subject for a public inquiry.

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Closed Petition closed 15th May 2023

Commit to not amending the Equality Act's definition of sex - Final Signatures: 138,886

It has been reported that the Government may amend the Equality Act to "make it clear that sex means biological sex rather than gender." The Government has previously committed to not remove legal protections for trans people, an already marginalised group, but this change would do so.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 12th June 2023

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th January 2023 (View Full Response)
This Government believes in individual liberty. There are processes with appropriate checks to allow for those who wish to legally change their gender. Changes to the Equality Act are not necessary.

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Closed Petition closed 30th April 2023

Make swift bricks compulsory in new housing to help red-listed birds - Final Signatures: 109,896

Swifts have declined by over 50% in the UK. Adult swifts, known for site-fidelity, return to the same nests. We want swift bricks to be required in all new housing, to provide homes for these birds. Surveys show these are used by red-listed swifts, house martins, starlings and house sparrows.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 10th July 2023

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st December 2022 (View Full Response)
We welcome actions by developers to provide “swift bricks”, however Government considers this a matter for local authorities depending upon the specific circumstances of each site.

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Closed Petition closed 14th October 2023

Allow Serbian citizens to visit the UK for up to 90 days without a visa - Final Signatures: 13,101

We want the Government to allow citizens of Serbia to visit the UK for up to 90 days without needing a visa, the same arrangements that apply to Serbians visiting Schengen countries.

The Government responsed to this petition on 12th May 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government currently has no plans to change the visa requirements for Serbian nationals. The visa system is kept under regular review and plays a key part in protecting the UK’s border security.

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Closed Petition closed 20th July 2023

Do not remove LGBT content from the Relationships Education curriculum - Final Signatures: 104,920

We believe kids should learn about this at an early age. I am sure there are many parents who want their and other children taught about LGBT issues in primary school.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 18th March 2024

The Government responsed to this petition on 31st January 2023 (View Full Response)
Primary schools are not required to teach LGBT content but can choose to teach it in an age-appropriate way. The Department for Education has no plans to change its advice to schools on this subject.

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Open Petition since 5th November 2024

Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only - 86,169 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 88,397 - 32 added in the past 24hrs)

Fireworks killed our mum, Josephine Smith.
Her home was attacked using fireworks. We believe the use of fireworks after sale to the public cannot be policed.
We think all displays should be licensed and sales limited to licence holders only.

Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 9th December 2024

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th December 2024 (View Full Response)
Most people use fireworks in a responsible and safe manner, with laws in place to address misuse. The Government intends to engage with stakeholders to gather evidence on the impact of fireworks.

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Closed Petition closed 10th August 2023

Invest to guarantee women’s access to breast screening – now and for the future - Final Signatures: 84,605

Screening saves lives from breast cancer. But since the pandemic started, it is estimated over 1 million women have missed out on screening in England, and thousands may be living with undiagnosed breast cancer as a result. The Government must urgently invest in breast screening to prevent deaths.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th March 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to supporting and improving the NHS breast screening programme. Measures have been introduced to reduce barriers to access and improve uptake of screening.

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Closed Petition closed 9th August 2023

Create a Turkish Family Scheme visa for people homeless due to the earthquake - Final Signatures: 82,718

I would like the Government to help and support people in Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, who are homeless and have family in the UK to come to the UK, like the Ukraine Family Scheme visa.

The Government responsed to this petition on 1st March 2023 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to adopt this proposal but has responded with life-saving support to people affected in the region. Existing visa routes for those wishing to come to the UK are available.

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