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 34 agencies and public bodies.
Website
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Ministers
Review the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, to remove and add animals
Opened on Monday 5th February 2024
15 signatures so far
Ban the installation of spray foam insulation in lofts of residential properties
Opened on Wednesday 7th February 2024
58 signatures so far
Impose prison sentences, lifetime bans and random checks on animal abusers
Opened on Wednesday 7th February 2024
402 signatures so far
Require all restaurants and takeaways to offer half or small portions
Opened on Monday 12th February 2024
17 signatures so far
Require cosmetic companies to state if their products are ever tested on animals
Opened on Monday 12th February 2024
65 signatures so far
Change rules to allow burials of pet pigs
Opened on Tuesday 13th February 2024
33 signatures so far
Ban microplastic glitter
Opened on Tuesday 13th February 2024
50 signatures so far
Enhance requirements for farmers to shelter sheep kept outdoors
Opened on Wednesday 14th February 2024
316 signatures so far
Ban all animal fur imports, including for the King's Guard's caps
Opened on Thursday 15th February 2024
52 signatures so far
Require farmers to post notices where livestock is actively present
Opened on Thursday 15th February 2024
16 signatures so far
Require owners of dogs who cause road accidents to provide contact details
Opened on Monday 19th February 2024
39 signatures so far
Require people be offered a chance to resolve environmental offence before FPN
Opened on Tuesday 20th February 2024
11 signatures so far
Do not add Fluoride to drinking water
Opened on Tuesday 20th February 2024
103 signatures so far
Ban 'use by' dates on fresh fruit, vegetables and salads
Opened on Tuesday 20th February 2024
897 signatures so far
Require every police force to use the Interim Exemption Scheme
Opened on Tuesday 20th February 2024
1,763 signatures so far
Require food manufacturers to disclose all ingredients in their products
Opened on Wednesday 21st February 2024
34 signatures so far
Introduce a Regulator for Veterinary Services
Opened on Thursday 22nd February 2024
554 signatures so far
Ban synthetic grass
Opened on Friday 23rd February 2024
47 signatures so far
Increase funding to prevent coastal erosion
Opened on Monday 26th February 2024
59 signatures so far
Ban the sale of Paan on health and environmental grounds
Opened on Monday 26th February 2024
522 signatures so far
Ban non-stun slaughter
Opened on Tuesday 27th February 2024
9,306 signatures so far
Ban electric shock collars
Opened on Wednesday 28th February 2024
438 signatures so far
Do not require neutering/spaying of XL Bully dogs until age of 2
Opened on Wednesday 28th February 2024
34 signatures so far
Change animal protection laws to cover all endangered species
Opened on Friday 1st March 2024
55 signatures so far
Set up dog typing stations to identify XL Bully types and issue certificates
Opened on Friday 1st March 2024
13 signatures so far
End policies that lessen farming land area, yield or viability
Opened on Monday 4th March 2024
398 signatures so far
Amend employment law to classify all people in the gig economy as workers
Opened on Tuesday 5th March 2024
64 signatures so far
Require councils to check all deceased cats for microchips before disposal
Opened on Wednesday 6th March 2024
848 signatures so far
Ban the sale of brine shrimp as fish food
Opened on Thursday 7th March 2024
16 signatures so far
Make hedgehog surveys & mitigation measures compulsory for all new developments.
Opened on Friday 8th March 2024
10,733 signatures so far
Ban people from keeping Cockerels/Roosters in residential areas
Opened on Wednesday 13th March 2024
14 signatures so far
Ban the selling of pets online and require a licence to sell any pets
Opened on Wednesday 13th March 2024
39 signatures so far
Ban all animal testing
Opened on Thursday 14th March 2024
49 signatures so far
Introduce new legal requirements for vets prior to euthanasia of dogs & cats
Opened on Thursday 14th March 2024
21,526 signatures so far
Extend the date for neutering XL Bully type dogs to December 2024
Opened on Monday 18th March 2024
735 signatures so far
Ban production of plastics and other materials that are not fully recyclable
Opened on Monday 18th March 2024
137 signatures so far
Implement a nationwide annual pet licence system to fund animal welfare
Opened on Tuesday 19th March 2024
275 signatures so far
Introduce voucher scheme: free gluten-free food for those with coeliac disease
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
42 signatures so far
Ban the delivery of alcohol through third party services
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
19 signatures so far
Reduce VAT on smoking cessation products and don't introduce new duty on vaping
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
164 signatures so far
Revoke the ban on XL Bully type dogs
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
41 signatures so far
Launch an urgent judge-led public inquiry into the 'XL Bully' ban
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
2,223 signatures so far
Impose a moratorium on the building of new waste incineration plants
Opened on Friday 22nd March 2024
2,788 signatures so far
Require a licence to own, breed or sell any dog
Opened on Friday 22nd March 2024
35 signatures so far
Allow vegans to opt-out of paying taxes that subsidise animal agriculture
Opened on Friday 22nd March 2024
1,421 signatures so far
Reopen applications for XL Bully dog certificate of exemption
Opened on Monday 25th March 2024
353 signatures so far
Ban high-pitched noise cat deterrents: Safeguarding Animal Welfare and Peace
Opened on Monday 25th March 2024
19 signatures so far
Allow nutrition claims on packaging relating to low-carb and keto
Opened on Tuesday 26th March 2024
18 signatures so far
Ban the sale, propagation and planting of the invasive plant: Spanish Bluebell
Opened on Wednesday 27th March 2024
38 signatures so far
New rules and funding for rainwater harvesting
Opened on Wednesday 27th March 2024
23 signatures so far
Introduce mandatory checks for pet ownership
Opened on Thursday 28th March 2024
20 signatures so far
Require dog owners to prevent off-lead dogs approaching on-lead dogs
Opened on Thursday 28th March 2024
20 signatures so far
Require food businesses to display nutrition information for non-prepacked food
Opened on Wednesday 3rd April 2024
49 signatures so far
Appoint an independent ombudsman for the veterinary industry
Opened on Thursday 4th April 2024
1,647 signatures so far
Change the law so that only vets can own vet practices
Opened on Friday 5th April 2024
674 signatures so far
Require a licence to breed and sell cats and introduce statutory guidance
Opened on Tuesday 9th April 2024
53 signatures so far
Double the farming budget to support a just transition to sustainable farming
Opened on Tuesday 9th April 2024
1,781 signatures so far
Set new guidance and requirements for animals in early years settings
Opened on Tuesday 9th April 2024
58 signatures so far
Introduce bans to stop consumption of rabbit meat by humans and pets
Opened on Wednesday 10th April 2024
223 signatures so far
Fund local environmental education initiatives and clean-up campaigns
Opened on Thursday 11th April 2024
56 signatures so far
Create a national welfare team to oversee kennels holding seized dogs
Opened on Friday 12th April 2024
588 signatures so far
Require animal-tested product packaging to state animal and include images
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
303 signatures so far
Abolish the Dangerous Dogs Act and introduce new rules for dog owners/breeders
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
370 signatures so far
Review arrangements for registering veterinarians who qualified outside the UK
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
574 signatures so far
Add a mandatory hold period to dog ownership relinquishing disclaimers
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
123 signatures so far
Introduce a rehoming scheme for banned breeds
Opened on Tuesday 16th April 2024
423 signatures so far
Ban the sale of plastic flying ring toys to help protect seals
Opened on Tuesday 16th April 2024
2,636 signatures so far
Ban pubs from allowing dogs
Opened on Tuesday 16th April 2024
36 signatures so far
Ban the production and sale of rawhide
Opened on Tuesday 16th April 2024
288 signatures so far
End the Badger Cull
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
70 signatures so far
Ban net mesh plastic bags
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
28 signatures so far
Ban Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
27 signatures so far
Do not ban catapults or slingshots
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
465 signatures so far
Commission an inquiry into the use of chemicals in the timber supply chain
Opened on Wednesday 17th April 2024
11 signatures so far
Make it illegal to sell dogs without a licence
Opened on Thursday 18th April 2024
28 signatures so far
Fund stray dog centres across England
Opened on Friday 19th April 2024
22 signatures so far
Require establishments providing meals to provide Low Carb options for Diabetics
Opened on Friday 19th April 2024
84 signatures so far
Require food labels to include pesticides used
Opened on Friday 19th April 2024
48 signatures so far
Ban the use of Prong Collars
Opened on Monday 22nd April 2024
89 signatures so far
Require local authorities to collect garden waste for free
Opened on Tuesday 23rd April 2024
32 signatures so far
Overturn the law regarding calorie information on menus
Opened on Tuesday 23rd April 2024
41 signatures so far
Require solar panels on new housing association properties
Opened on Tuesday 23rd April 2024
37 signatures so far
Ban the Disbudding of Goats in England
Opened on Thursday 25th April 2024
38 signatures so far
Regulate dog groomers & set a qualification standard
Opened on Friday 26th April 2024
66 signatures so far
Hold a referendum on any geo-engineering projects
Opened on Monday 29th April 2024
241 signatures so far
Require planning permission and public consultation to fell any tree
Opened on Tuesday 30th April 2024
22 signatures so far
Require businesses who sell soft drinks to sell sugar-free equivalents
Opened on Wednesday 1st May 2024
13 signatures so far
Fund more training for police in dog control matters
Opened on Friday 3rd May 2024
66 signatures so far
Ban fruit and vegetables being sold in single-use plastic packaging
Opened on Friday 3rd May 2024
52 signatures so far
Make farmers exempt from taxation
Opened on Friday 3rd May 2024
16 signatures so far
Protect the 'Stick of Rock' under the protected food names scheme
Opened on Tuesday 7th May 2024
132 signatures so far
Ban on all uses of horses by the Household Cavalry and the Police
Opened on Tuesday 7th May 2024
9 signatures so far
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