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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Call an immediate general election"

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Petition: Call an immediate general election

We want an immediate general election to be held. We think the majority need and want change.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

Rejected petition: "no confidence in the current government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer."

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Rejected petition: no confidence in the current government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The Illegal Migration Act 2023: This legislation is designed to prevent anyone who arrives in the UK through an unauthorized route from claiming asylum. The stated aim is to remove the incentive for people to make dangerous crossings

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Increase New State Pension and pay to all, abolish the old Basic State Pension."

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Petition: Increase New State Pension and pay to all, abolish the old Basic State Pension.

We think the government should put all our elderly onto the New State Pension, increase the New State Pension to a good percentage of average earnings and abolish the old 'Basic State Pension'.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

Rejected petition: "Give all pensioners the new, full state pension rates."

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Rejected petition: Give all pensioners the new, full state pension rates.

Eliminate the inequality by which, currently, the oldest pensioners are on a lower rate of basic pension and are more and more disadvantaged by annual percentage increases in pensions as the differential between the old and new rates expands.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

New petition: "Allow patients with a medical cannabis prescription to grow for personal use"

Deadline 7 April 2026, created by Alan Derek mcafee

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New petition: Allow patients with a medical cannabis prescription to grow for personal use

Allow patients with valid medical cannabis prescriptions to legally grow up to 6 plants for personal medical use. Require secure cultivation, LED lighting for safety, and registration with clinics to ensure safe, affordable, and regulated access to medicine.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

New petition: "Create a separate MOT test classification for modified vehicles"

Deadline 7 April 2026, created by Teodor Ciprian Sandru

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New petition: Create a separate MOT test classification for modified vehicles

I would like there to be a separate specific MOT test classification that can be done to verify a vehicle is roadworthy with aftermarket modifications.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

New petition: "Establish a single public register of gifts to judges, MPs, police & royals"

Deadline 7 April 2026, created by christopher Mr. murphy

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New petition: Establish a single public register of gifts to judges, MPs, police & royals

We want a single, searchable public register of all gifts or hospitality given to judges, MPs, ministers, senior police officers and royals and the Royal Household. Entries on this new register must be declared within 14 days. Failure to declare should be treated as a criminal offence.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Repeal the Hunting Act 2004"

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Petition: Repeal the Hunting Act 2004

We believe that the Hunting Act 2004 constitutes an unjustifiable interference with the public's right to enjoy a private life. We further consider that the Act attempts to encroach centuries of traditions of hunting wild animals. We ask that the Act be repealed.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

Rejected petition: "Overturn the ban on hunting with dogs. Revoke the Hunting Act 2004."

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Rejected petition: Overturn the ban on hunting with dogs. Revoke the Hunting Act 2004.

Revoke the Hunting Act (2004) and protect traditional field sports. Allow permissive hunting with dogs in the UK.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

Rejected petition: "In all schools in uk have fast food Friday where any fast food is available."

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Rejected petition: In all schools in uk have fast food Friday where any fast food is available.

Let all school have fast food like McDonald’s and kfc in the lunch hall on a Friday. Giving the name fast food Friday.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Require employers have monthly menstrual 1-3 day leave policy"

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Petition: Require employers have monthly menstrual 1-3 day leave policy

We want the government to require workforces to allow women to have 1-3 days leave per month (outside of holiday and sick leave) during their menstrual phase.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

Rejected petition: "Protect women while on their period in the work place."

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Rejected petition: Protect women while on their period in the work place.

Bring in a law to put steps into place to make every woman able to be supported and protected while on their period at work. There should be protocols put into place that give women the right to have paid sick days and access to chairs and other equipment to help them during their period.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 1d

Rejected petition: "Make schools reduce the prices of their school lunches"

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Rejected petition: Make schools reduce the prices of their school lunches

Make schools reduce the prices of their school lunches.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Rejected petition: "Free train fee for anyone with a young Scot card or senior card."

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Rejected petition: Free train fee for anyone with a young Scot card or senior card.

I want the government to make travel by train free in Scotland for people under 21 with a young Scot card and people over the age of 60 with a senior card just like it works with buses.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Rejected petition: "Increase the 60% stealth tax threshold to £150,000"

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Rejected petition: Increase the 60% stealth tax threshold to £150,000

This was quietly introduced and not well explained in 2010 and has not been reviewed since. It needs to move onwards and inline with inflation. It should be considered to start at the upper limit of £150,000.00

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Rejected petition: "Hold a full public inquiry into the Voreda House project in Penrith, Cumbria."

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Rejected petition: Hold a full public inquiry into the Voreda House project in Penrith, Cumbria.

Voreda House was intended to be a customer-focused headquarters for Westmorland and Furness Council, with an initial budget of £2.3 million. However, costs have now escalated to £8.5 million, while an independent valuation places the building’s worth at just £2.3 million.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Rejected petition: "Improve the safety and visibility of Outdoor sports facilities at Wandle Park."

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Rejected petition: Improve the safety and visibility of Outdoor sports facilities at Wandle Park.

We want a refurbishment of the basketball court in the park, as well as floodlighting to increase visibility.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Rejected petition: "Homework being made optional or not even at all."

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Rejected petition: Homework being made optional or not even at all.

Schools don’t give out homework and instead it could be an optional task for if you wanted to study or someone wanted to complete the homework. It shouldn’t be forced because it can be dangerous to a students mental health and wellbeing.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Grant the vote for London Mayor to all UK Residents"

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Petition: Grant the vote for London Mayor to all UK Residents

Only people who live in Greater London are allowed to vote for candidates in the Mayoral elections. We think London carries so much influence across the globe and the majority of UK residents have no say as to who 'heads up' and manages our great city, and we should. London belongs to us all.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Rejected petition: "Give the whole UK a voice in electing the Mayor of London"

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Rejected petition: Give the whole UK a voice in electing the Mayor of London

We call on the UK Government to change the voting system for the election of the London Mayor. London is the Capital City of the UK and represents not only Londoners but the nation as a whole. We believe that people across the country should have some representation in the election of its Mayor.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Rejected petition: "To permanently close all HMOS that house illegal unvetted men in Heywood"

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Rejected petition: To permanently close all HMOS that house illegal unvetted men in Heywood

To listen to the whole majority of the community and please take action fast and close every HMO in the country starting with Heywood

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Government has responded to the petition "Ban payment processors stopping services based on objections to legal content"

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Government response: Ban payment processors stopping services based on objections to legal content

Payment processors are able to choose who they process payments for, subject to any relevant requirements. The Government has no plans to intervene in those commercial decisions.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Grant the vote for London Mayor to all UK Residents"

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Petition: Grant the vote for London Mayor to all UK Residents

Only people who live in Greater London are allowed to vote for candidates in the Mayoral elections. We think London carries so much influence across the globe and the majority of UK residents have no say as to who 'heads up' and manages our great city, and we should. London belongs to us all.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

Rejected petition: "Make the London Mayoral election a national vote"

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Rejected petition: Make the London Mayoral election a national vote

Action requested Amend the Greater London Authority Act 1999 so that the Mayor of London is elected through a national vote, allowing all UK citizens to have a say in choosing the leadership of their capital city.

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UK Government Petitions @petitions.bsky.social · 2d

This petition was rejected because it was too similar to another petition: "Send the navy into the channel to help stop illegal migrants entering the UK"

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Petition: Send the navy into the channel to help stop illegal migrants entering the UK

Send the navy into channel to help prevent illegal migration from boat crossings.

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