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Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 10 days fine free.
50 signatures in the last hour
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Reduce the ILR qualifying period from 5 years to 3 years for legal immigrants
31 signatures in the last hour
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End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals
26 signatures in the last hour
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Grant automatic visa extension and ILR for Ukrainians after 5 years
The government responded on 12 March 2025
We recognise the Ukrainian government’s desire for the return of their citizens to help rebuild Ukraine when it is safe to do so. This is why the temporary Ukraine schemes do not lead to settlement.
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Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
The government responded on 11 March 2025
Carer’s Allowance provides some financial recognition that an unpaid carer may not be able to work full-time. It is part of a range of support based on individual needs, rather than a wage.
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Make GCSE exams free for home educated children under 18
The government responded on 11 March 2025
Parents who home educate are fully responsible for that education, including costs of obtaining qualifications. We are introducing a duty on local authorities to give advice to those who request it.
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100,000 signatures
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Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.
This topic was debated on 3 March 2025
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Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years!
This topic was debated on 10 March 2025
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Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have social media
This topic was debated on 24 February 2025
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