We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 35 agencies and public bodies.
Website
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Ministers
Require animal-tested product packaging to state animal and include images
Open from Monday 15th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
320 signatures
Create a national welfare team to oversee kennels holding seized dogs
Open from Friday 12th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
622 signatures
Fund local environmental education initiatives and clean-up campaigns
Open from Thursday 11th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
58 signatures
Introduce bans to stop consumption of rabbit meat by humans and pets
Open from Wednesday 10th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
409 signatures
Set new guidance and requirements for animals in early years settings
Open from Tuesday 9th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
59 signatures
Double the farming budget to support a just transition to sustainable farming
Open from Tuesday 9th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
1,942 signatures
Require a licence to breed and sell cats and introduce statutory guidance
Open from Tuesday 9th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
59 signatures
Change the law so that only vets can own vet practices
Open from Friday 5th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
736 signatures
Appoint an independent ombudsman for the veterinary industry
Open from Thursday 4th April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
1,754 signatures
Require food businesses to display nutrition information for non-prepacked food
Open from Wednesday 3rd April 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
49 signatures
Require dog owners to prevent off-lead dogs approaching on-lead dogs
Open from Thursday 28th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
24 signatures
Introduce mandatory checks for pet ownership
Open from Thursday 28th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
21 signatures
New rules and funding for rainwater harvesting
Open from Wednesday 27th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
27 signatures
Ban the sale, propagation and planting of the invasive plant: Spanish Bluebell
Open from Wednesday 27th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
43 signatures
Allow nutrition claims on packaging relating to low-carb and keto
Open from Tuesday 26th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
18 signatures
Ban high-pitched noise cat deterrents: Safeguarding Animal Welfare and Peace
Open from Monday 25th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
23 signatures
Reopen applications for XL Bully dog certificate of exemption
Open from Monday 25th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
455 signatures
Allow vegans to opt-out of paying taxes that subsidise animal agriculture
Open from Friday 22nd March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
1,466 signatures
Require a licence to own, breed or sell any dog
Open from Friday 22nd March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
39 signatures
Impose a moratorium on the building of new waste incineration plants
Open from Friday 22nd March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
2,848 signatures
Launch an urgent judge-led public inquiry into the 'XL Bully' ban
Open from Thursday 21st March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
2,260 signatures
Revoke the ban on XL Bully type dogs
Open from Thursday 21st March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
50 signatures
Reduce VAT on smoking cessation products and don't introduce new duty on vaping
Open from Thursday 21st March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
167 signatures
Ban the delivery of alcohol through third party services
Open from Thursday 21st March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
20 signatures
Introduce voucher scheme: free gluten-free food for those with coeliac disease
Open from Thursday 21st March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
44 signatures
Implement a nationwide annual pet licence system to fund animal welfare
Open from Tuesday 19th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
279 signatures
Ban production of plastics and other materials that are not fully recyclable
Open from Monday 18th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
147 signatures
Extend the date for neutering XL Bully type dogs to December 2024
Open from Monday 18th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
746 signatures
Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats
Open from Thursday 14th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
22,746 signatures
Ban all animal testing
Open from Thursday 14th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
59 signatures
Ban the selling of pets online and require a licence to sell any pets
Open from Wednesday 13th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
43 signatures
Ban people from keeping Cockerels/Roosters in residential areas
Open from Wednesday 13th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
14 signatures
Make hedgehog surveys & mitigation measures compulsory for all new developments.
Open from Friday 8th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
11,222 signatures
Ban the sale of brine shrimp as fish food
Open from Thursday 7th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
17 signatures
Require councils to check all deceased cats for microchips before disposal
Open from Wednesday 6th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
874 signatures
Amend employment law to classify all people in the gig economy as workers
Open from Tuesday 5th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
65 signatures
End policies that lessen farming land area, yield or viability
Open from Monday 4th March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
408 signatures
Set up dog typing stations to identify XL Bully types and issue certificates
Open from Friday 1st March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
13 signatures
Change animal protection laws to cover all endangered species
Open from Friday 1st March 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
58 signatures
Do not require neutering/spaying of XL Bully dogs until age of 2
Open from Wednesday 28th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
34 signatures
Ban electric shock collars
Open from Wednesday 28th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
477 signatures
Ban non-stun slaughter
Open from Tuesday 27th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
9,845 signatures
Ban the sale of Paan on health and environmental grounds
Open from Monday 26th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
558 signatures
Increase funding to prevent coastal erosion
Open from Monday 26th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
60 signatures
Ban synthetic grass
Open from Friday 23rd February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
52 signatures
Introduce a Regulator for Veterinary Services
Open from Thursday 22nd February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
637 signatures
Require food manufacturers to disclose all ingredients in their products
Open from Wednesday 21st February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
52 signatures
Require every police force to use the Interim Exemption Scheme
Open from Tuesday 20th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
1,793 signatures
Ban 'use by' dates on fresh fruit, vegetables and salads
Open from Tuesday 20th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
1,048 signatures
Do not add Fluoride to drinking water
Open from Tuesday 20th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
122 signatures
Require people be offered a chance to resolve environmental offence before FPN
Open from Tuesday 20th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
12 signatures
Require owners of dogs who cause road accidents to provide contact details
Open from Monday 19th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
41 signatures
Require farmers to post notices where livestock is actively present
Open from Thursday 15th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
17 signatures
Ban all animal fur imports, including for the King's Guard's caps
Open from Thursday 15th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
67 signatures
Enhance requirements for farmers to shelter sheep kept outdoors
Open from Wednesday 14th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
329 signatures
Ban microplastic glitter
Open from Tuesday 13th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
50 signatures
Change rules to allow burials of pet pigs
Open from Tuesday 13th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
33 signatures
Require cosmetic companies to state if their products are ever tested on animals
Open from Monday 12th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
67 signatures
Require all restaurants and takeaways to offer half or small portions
Open from Monday 12th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
19 signatures
Impose prison sentences, lifetime bans and random checks on animal abusers
Open from Wednesday 7th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
424 signatures
Ban the installation of spray foam insulation in lofts of residential properties
Open from Wednesday 7th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
61 signatures
Review the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, to remove and add animals
Open from Monday 5th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
17 signatures
Ban the traffic light labelling system from the front of packaging
Open from Monday 5th February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
25 signatures
Require food using precision bred organisms be labelled as genetically modified
Open from Friday 2nd February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
219 signatures
Allow XL Bully dogs to be off lead in public whilst wearing a muzzle
Open from Friday 2nd February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
534 signatures
Require "Gluten" be listed as an allergen on food labelling
Open from Friday 2nd February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
270 signatures
Ban Greyhound Racing within 5 years
Open from Friday 2nd February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
1,031 signatures
Outlaw the trade of 'live food' in pet stores in the UK
Open from Thursday 1st February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
24 signatures
Prohibit sale of pre workout drinks/supplements containing caffeine to under 16s
Open from Thursday 1st February 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
28 signatures
Ban all online sales of cats and dogs
Open from Wednesday 31st January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
2,304 signatures
Extend seafarers tax exemption rules to offshore drilling sector
Open from Friday 26th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
1,665 signatures
Do not require XL Bully dogs to be muzzled until 18 months
Open from Wednesday 24th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
624 signatures
Create an Ecocide Prevention Act for England and Wales
Open from Tuesday 23rd January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
76 signatures
Allow an extension for neutering XL Bully dogs with certain medical conditions
Open from Monday 22nd January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
2,240 signatures
Enact stricter final effluent standards to protect water from pollutants
Open from Tuesday 16th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
3,643 signatures
Reform legislation to better protect horses and riders from dogs
Open from Tuesday 16th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
4,426 signatures
Ban the sale and use of single-use plastic bottles of water by 2028.
Open from Tuesday 16th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
77 signatures
Make unlawfully killing a pet an offence akin to murder, not criminal damage
Open from Monday 15th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
119 signatures
Require all food & cosmetic labelling/packaging to highlight harmful ingredients
Open from Monday 15th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
122 signatures
Make puppy farming illegal
Open from Wednesday 10th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
638 signatures
Require all dogs to wear a muzzle in public
Open from Wednesday 10th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
50 signatures
Increase sentences and create a public database for dog cruelty offenders
Open from Wednesday 10th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
4,263 signatures
Make Food Manufacturers provide both Oven and Air Fryer Instructions
Open from Wednesday 10th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
47 signatures
Ban the culling of male chicks
Open from Monday 8th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
43 signatures
Require clear warning labels for all harmful/potentially harmful additives
Open from Friday 5th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
85 signatures
Ban single-use plastic cups at music venues
Open from Thursday 4th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
61 signatures
Remove exemption of stalking and flushing out for foxes in the Hunting Act 2004
Open from Thursday 4th January 2024 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
824 signatures
Fund more pet friendly emergency accommodation
Open from Friday 22nd December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
61 signatures
Scrap ban on dog breeds, regulate dog owners and ban euthanasia of healthy dogs
Scrap ban on dog breeds, regulate dog owners and ban euthanasia of healthy dogs
Open from Wednesday 20th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
874 signatures
Ban the importation and selling of Foie Gras in the UK
Open from Wednesday 20th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
106 signatures
Increase sentences for dangerous dog offences that lead to injury or death
Open from Tuesday 19th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
78 signatures
Ban the sale and use of combustion engine gardening tools
Open from Monday 18th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
33 signatures
Remove pack of hounds exemption from s1 of Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act
Open from Friday 15th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
2,707 signatures
Require all dogs used for hunts be muzzled when exercising/on hunts
Open from Friday 15th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
47 signatures
Replace ban on certain dog breeds with licences, muzzles and leads for all dogs
Open from Thursday 14th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
2,920 signatures
Designate the canal network as a National Park
Open from Thursday 14th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
869 signatures
Ban water companies discharging raw sewage into seas and rivers
Open from Wednesday 13th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
4,894 signatures
Increase Environment Agency funding to protect ancient woodlands
Open from Tuesday 12th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
88 signatures
Review and reform arrangements for ban on XL Bully type dogs
Open from Monday 11th December 2023 to Wednesday 29th May 2024
297 signatures
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