[Busman747]

Did they ever get back to you on the reasons the petition was rejected less?
You probably know how betting odds work, which do you think is favourite - - and which are the outsiders? I would suggest no.2 or no.7 are clear favourites maybe 2/1 on? whereas no's 13 or 18 are rank outsiders
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1. similar to an existing petition
2. not clear what you're asking for
3. about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not responsible for
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