E-petitions in uk

Question 1

2007 (Signatures and outcome)
Against a plan to introduce charges for using roads

Answer 1

1.8 Million
Governement dropped the plan

Question 2

2011 (Signatures and outcome)
Calling for the release of all documents relating to the Hillsborough football disaster of 1989

Answer 2

139,000
Following a parliamentray debate, the papers were released, and a new inquest was launched.

Question 3

2016 (Signatures and outcome)
Should there be a second EU referndum?

Answer 3

3.8 Million
Parliamentary debate was held. No second referndum to be held

Question 4

2020 (Signatures and outcome)
Offer more support to arts amidst the covid 19 pandemic

Answer 4

175,000 (around)
Debated. More funds for arts.

Question 5

2019 (Signatures and outcome)
‘Don’t put our NHS up for negotiation’

Answer 5

170,000 (Around)
Government responded with ‘NHS is not, and never will be, for sale to the private sector. The gov will ensure no trade agreements will ever be able to alter this fundamental fact.’