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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · Nov 19
This is an automated account run by @matteason.me which shares government petitions from petition.parliament.uk as they move through the petitions process.

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Rejected petition: "Stop pay per mile vehicle tax"

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Rejected petition: Stop pay per mile vehicle tax
Do not introduce pay per mile tax for electric/hybrid vehicles, we believe this will punish clean drivers, forcing people back to petrol and diesel, causing people that already own an electric or hybrid vehicle to sell, thus causing less demand
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Rejected petition: "We want the Government to allow our Allegations in the public e petitions here"

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Rejected petition: We want the Government to allow our Allegations in the public e petitions here
The 1688 Bill of Rights says that parliament exists to Redress all grievances and for amending & strengthening the laws. We are not being allowed to do this here online with public e petitions. Yet it is enshrined in Standing Orders Public Petitions Presentation of petitions 153
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Rejected petition: "Did changes to procedure of Privilege Claims give the Speaker a NEW privilege?"

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Rejected petition: Did changes to procedure of Privilege Claims give the Speaker a NEW privilege?
This report here cited changes to the procedure of how privileges claims for members are presented to the house: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9554/CBP-9554.pdf We want the Procedure committee to look into the following issue and give a detailed official response
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Rejected petition: "Desolve SPT!"

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Rejected petition: Desolve SPT!
I hate spt, buses never came, they're always late, Just desolve it, it's so unnecessary
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Rejected petition: "Politicians to be the first to go to the war front."

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Rejected petition: Politicians to be the first to go to the war front.
Government to assure that all politicians advocating or supporting war/ conflict involving the uk should spend atleast 2 months on the front line before we send our people to die
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Rejected petition: "Legalise privately owned e scooters, create insurance with Id attached"

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Rejected petition: Legalise privately owned e scooters, create insurance with Id attached
Legalise the use of E Scooters for use in cycle lanes, roads where applicable. Have insurance and a database like that the DVLA. Ensure people wear helmets like those who ride a moped or motorbike on roads.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Rejected petition: "Require mandatory safeguarding checks for repeat domestic abuse offenders"

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Rejected petition: Require mandatory safeguarding checks for repeat domestic abuse offenders
To reform safeguarding laws to prevent repeat domestic abuse. Known domestic abuse offenders, including those with charges, convictions, or active restraining or non-molestation orders, are allowed to live with women and children without mandatory safeguarding checks.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Rejected petition: "Allow school students to express themselves through appearance"

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Rejected petition: Allow school students to express themselves through appearance
Remove all school rules about physical appearance (except for uniform) dyed hair, piercings, makeup, nails, rolled skirt etc.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Rejected petition: "The Attorney General to SURRENDER his office immediately"

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Rejected petition: The Attorney General to SURRENDER his office immediately
The Standing orders of THE HOUSE OF COMMONS Order 87 says that Mr. Attorney General, being a member of the House. It means and always has meant The House of Commons. They are standing orders only by authority of the House of Commons. Not the other place the other house or the palace or houses.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Petition has passed the threshold for a response: "Do not remove the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders from April 2026"

The government will respond to this petition as it has 10000 signatures

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Passed 10,000 signatures: Do not remove the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders from April 2026
Retain the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders, or introduce an equivalent alternative that reflects the additional household costs of providing regulated childcare from home and helps ensure childminding remains financially sustainable.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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New petition: "Repeal the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, introduce new laws on penalties & education"

Deadline 29 July 2026, created by Emma McAlindon

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New petition: Repeal the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, introduce new laws on penalties & education
We want the 1991 Act to be repealed and replaced with new legislation mandating education on dog ownership at a young age, and specifying harsher penalties for any owners mistreating their dogs or who fail to prevent their dogs acting dangerously out of control and harming the public.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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New petition: "Require a referendum and 2 years' notice for any major constitutional changes"

Deadline 29 July 2026, created by Jo Dugmore

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New petition: Require a referendum and 2 years' notice for any major constitutional changes
No government should be able to make major changes to constitutional structures without a referendum from the British people, including changes to elections or alterations to the powers or composition of Parliament. Proposed changes should have at least 2 years' notice to enable research & debate.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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New petition: "Review decision to end the ECO scheme, assess the economic and social impact"

Deadline 29 July 2026, created by Philip Murray

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New petition: Review decision to end the ECO scheme, assess the economic and social impact
Review and pause the planned ending of the ECO scheme until a full impact assessment is completed, including effects on employment, industry capacity, fuel poverty and delivery of net-zero targets.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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New petition: "Require police to attend all welfare calls"

Deadline 29 July 2026, created by Elizabeth Edgley

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New petition: Require police to attend all welfare calls
I would like there to be a rule where police have to attend to people if they get a welfare call of someone vulnerable or in a bad mental state without judgement.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Rejected petition: "Mandate Public/Open Domestic Abusers Register ( Butterfly Law)"

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Rejected petition: Mandate Public/Open Domestic Abusers Register ( Butterfly Law)
I am a domestic abuse survivor, Myself & many more would like to see an open & public domestic abuse register, similar to those for sex offenders. One easy to access with factual & up to date information on both male & female offenders of domestic abuse
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Rejected petition: "Remove proposal to spy on UK citizens in the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill"

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Rejected petition: Remove proposal to spy on UK citizens in the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill
Withdraw the new clauses following Clause 27 authored by a "Lord Nash", "Baroness Cass" and "Baroness Benjamin" on VPNs and monitoring software
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Petition has passed the threshold for a response: "Review and reform legal status of pets, and rules on animal control equipment"

The government will respond to this petition as it has 10000 signatures

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Passed 10,000 signatures: Review and reform legal status of pets, and rules on animal control equipment
I ask the Government to review and reform the status of pets to recognise them in all cases as sentient family members and relatives, not chattel. Set out specific strict rules on using animal-control equipment like catch poles and strong penalties if negligence or force cause harm or death to pets.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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New petition: "Extend the time limit to 10 years for medical negligence claims for ill patients"

Deadline 29 July 2026, created by KELLY DALEY

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New petition: Extend the time limit to 10 years for medical negligence claims for ill patients
Extend the time limit to 10 years for patients who can prove they were too unwell to claim within the current 3 year period. This is to give sick patients a similar right for justice as patients well enough to claim in the shorter period.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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New petition: "Review family planning support for parents who lose custody"

Deadline 29 July 2026, created by Gemma Knight

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New petition: Review family planning support for parents who lose custody
Review support and intervention for parents who continue having children after losing custody. Strengthen safe-parenting programs, accountability, and access to voluntary or mandatory family-planning resources until they can provide a stable, safe home for the children they already have.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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New petition: "Government to require all car park operators to provide contactless payments"

Deadline 29 July 2026, created by Dr. Michael Stephen Frost

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New petition: Government to require all car park operators to provide contactless payments
We want the Government to amend its code of practice so that people can pay car parking charges by card. Car park operators who only take payment through an app cause significant problems for many people who have issues with their mobile phone service.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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New petition: "Government to place limit on taxi licences and out-of-area use"

Deadline 29 July 2026, created by Alison Kew

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New petition: Government to place limit on taxi licences and out-of-area use
We call on the Government to reform private hire licensing law by changing provisions that allow councils to issue unlimited out-of-area licences, introducing national limits and local connection requirements, and ensuring licensing reflects genuine local oversight rather than regulatory arbitrage.
petition.parliament.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Government has responded to the petition "Fund mandatory neurodevelopmental screening for all children"

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Government response: Fund mandatory neurodevelopmental screening for all children
The government recognises the need for early intervention and support for children. At present the evidence does not support neurodevelopmental screening for all children.
petition.parliament.uk
January 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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New petition: "Amend VAT rates to Extend Zero Rating to include Educational Facilities"

Deadline 28 July 2026, created by Jordan Jake Charlick

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New petition: Amend VAT rates to Extend Zero Rating to include Educational Facilities
We call on the UK Government to amend VAT legislation so that construction, conversion, and major refurbishment work for educational facilities can qualify for zero rating when undertaken by or for Schools, Academy Trusts, Local Authorities, and Registered Educational Charities.
petition.parliament.uk
January 28, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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New petition: "Urgent review of CPS decision making for domestic abuse and coercive control"

Deadline 28 July 2026, created by Natasha Smith

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New petition: Urgent review of CPS decision making for domestic abuse and coercive control
We call on the Government to urgently review CPS investigations and charging decisions in domestic abuse and coercive control cases, to ensure the law is being applied correctly and all forms of abuse are taken seriously, not just extreme physical violence.
petition.parliament.uk
January 28, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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New petition: "Mandate green waste bins collected all year around"

Deadline 28 July 2026, created by Sam Miller

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New petition: Mandate green waste bins collected all year around
Introduce legislation to mandate councils to collect green waste bins every 2 weeks all year around. We think it is a shame that some people have to buy compost bins or dispose of it at a dump themselves, especially if you have poultry.
petition.parliament.uk
January 28, 2026 at 1:21 PM