British State Pensions are far too low. The Government must increase the basic state pension to £21,673.60 a year (£416.80 pw) and extend this to everyone aged 60 or over. This should lift thousands out of poverty, give our elderly folk the power to survive and help grow the real economy, bottom up.
The Government responsed to this petition on 7th February 2023 (View Full Response)It’s horrifying that convicted sex offenders who were sentenced to more than 30 months for sexual offences and added to the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely can apply to be removed after 15 years. I want the right to apply for removal from the Sex Offenders Register to be removed.
The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2023 (View Full Response)Require labelling of beef & dairy from cows fed with additives to reduce methane
- 35,019 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 60,586 - 191 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe that all beef and dairy products from cows whose feed contains additives used for reducing methane emissions, should be labelled to state that this is the case, so the public can decide whether to consume or not, instead of consuming unknowingly. We believe it should be our choice.
The Government responsed to this petition on 19th February 2025 (View Full Response)Guarantee access to broadcast TV (Freeview) and aerial radio beyond 2040
- Final Signatures: 29,748
The Government must guarantee access to Freeview and aerial radio beyond 2040. Unless the Government takes such action ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference in November 2023 the spectrum of frequency allocated to Digital Terrestrial TV (Freeview) may be lost and the services disbanded
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th February 2023 (View Full Response)We want the Government to reinstate the ability of landlords to set the full amount of mortgage interest against rental income, before tax is calculated.
The Government responsed to this petition on 17th January 2023 (View Full Response)Enshrine in law rights to roam and wild camp in national parks
- Final Signatures: 37,765
Pass legislation to protect people's right to enjoy nature, and prevent it being restricted by landowners, who we believe should not really be allowed to own land within national parks. National parks should be for all, and not turned into a commodity.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th February 2023 (View Full Response)The decision needs to be reversed. The health of our environment must be put first.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th May 2023 (View Full Response)Launch a Public Inquiry into the approval process for covid-19 vaccines
- Final Signatures: 41,504
We want the Government to launch a Public Inquiry to investigate the MHRA's process for approving covid-19 vaccines.
This should consider all aspects of the approval process, including how approval was expedited and the drivers for expedition, and any potential conflicts of interests.
Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR.
- 15,594 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,045 - 32 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the government to arrange a public referendum on the UK’s membership in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This referendum could allow UK citizens to determine if we should continue adhering to the ECHR or establish independent human rights standards.
The Government responsed to this petition on 27th January 2025 (View Full Response)I want the Government to reverse their decision to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, as this legislation contains important provisions for the LGBT community in Scotland. We are a United Kingdom, and the UK Government should not block devolved legislation.
The Government responsed to this petition on 7th February 2023 (View Full Response)