UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Make all grass verge parking illegal
We want the government to make grass verge parking illegal.
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End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation is not a democratically elected body and we are concerned about the powers WHO may be given over Sovereign Nations in the future.
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Make private flyers pay for their Carbon emissions
UK Government must legislate to: *Tax jet fuel *Increase other taxes & duties on planes with few passengers *Require fuel for outbound flights to be bought in the UK to avoid tax evasion and curb carbon emissions *Require private jets t
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Ban the import of Antarctic Krill Products into the UK
Ban the import of products containing Antarctic krill, including supplements, fish food, fish fed with feed containing Antarctic krill, and farmed salmon feed, to stop their use in the UK and to help protect Antarctic wildlife, ecosystems,
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National scheme for QR code driver identification for all Hackney Carriage cabs
Introduce a mandatory national QR code identification system displayed in the rear passenger area of all Hackney Carriages. When scanned, this QR code could include the driver’s full name, photograph, badge/licence number, the vehicle regis
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Legalise and regulate e-scooters & e-bikes exceeding current limits for road use
Introduce a regulated framework allowing privately owned e-scooters and higher-speed e-bikes on roads, with a two-tier system: low-speed devices with basic registration, and higher-speed devices requiring a simple licence, ID and annual fee
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Ban abortions after 24 weeks due to Down's syndrome diagnosis
Amend laws relating to abortion to equalise the 24 week limit for abortions in cases where the baby has been diagnosed with Down’s syndrome. We believe that the law should affirm the equal value and dignity of all lives, ensuring that every
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Introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70
We want the Government to introduce mandatory driving retests for drivers over the age of 70. We think this will make the road safer for everyone: motorcyclists, pedestrians and car users.
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Stronger legislation to ban and stop all puppy farming
We urge the government to introduce legislation to stop and ban all forms of puppy farming, ending the mass breeding of dogs in cruel, profit-driven conditions.
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Cancel the British Council’s Covid Debt Now
The British Council, seen as a cornerstone of UK global influence, is reported to be under threat from an unsustainable Covid-era debt which is driving cuts, instability, and loss of assets. We call on the UK Government to cancel this debt
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Review the digitisation of UK telephone lines
Copper land lines, while ‘old technology’, provide resilience and mitigation for poor cellphone signal in many rural areas, and work during power cuts. We think digital rollout is a national strategic risk and should be subject to a review.
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Ban councils from removing the Union Flag and the flags of the four nations
Ban councils from removing UK national flags displayed in public
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Fund a national memorial for those in unmarked / unnamed mental asylum graves
Thousands of people died in Victorian-era mental health hospitals and many of their bodies were not claimed by next of kin. Many were buried in unnamed pauper burial plots. Many burial sites are unmarked, neglected, or may even be sold, whi
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Ban companies from charging more for hygiene products targeted to females
We think it's unfair that there is often a price difference between male and female hygiene products. Females often have to pay more for hygiene products and we want prices to be equalised.
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Ban websites from making people pay a fee to reject cookies
I want the government to place a ban on websites putting a ‘reject and pay’ button as the only option to reject cookies. Some websites, including tabloid news sites, have changed the options regarding cookies and now make you pay to reject.
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Grant automatic citizenship to ARAP Afghans lawfully residing in UK for 5 years
Create a clear, expedited route to citizenship for Afghans resettled under ARAP, many with ILR since 2021. Grant automatic citizenship with no need to apply if they have 5 years' continuous residence, pass the Life in the UK test, have Engl
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Make public EV charging subject to the same VAT rate as home charging
We want the Government to reduce VAT on public electric vehicle (EV) charging from 20% to the same rate applied to home charging. EV drivers who cannot charge at home should not be penalised through higher costs simply because of their hous
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Mandate collection & publication of criminals’ immigration status & nationality
We call on the Government to mandate the collection and publication of all crime statistics broken down by immigration status and nationality for the past 5 years, including data on illegal immigrants and asylum seekers, in the interest of
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Improve food labelling laws to clearly list all ingredients
Update food labelling laws so all ingredients, including starches and flavourings, must be clearly listed on packaging and menus. This should apply to pre-packed food, restaurants, takeaways and online food ordering to ensure safety for peo
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Introduce employment rights for sex workers
I would like sex workers to be entitled to official employment contracts, pensions, maternity leave, and sick days. Essentially, in my view, for it to be treated like any other job.
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Review maternity guidance for women pregnant after a previous stillbirth
Review maternity guidance for women with a previous stillbirth who attend hospital with reduced fetal movements, to ensure their previous loss is recognised and they receive appropriate assessment, personalised care and support in subsequen
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Require disabled toilets on all commercial flights
We believe that having a disabled toilets on commercial flights would massively benefit many people.
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Introduce a Publicly Accessible Sex Offenders Register
Introduce a public Sex Offenders Register. We believe "Sarah’s Law" is too reactive, and that communities deserve a proactive "right to know". In our view, transparency must outrank offender privacy and we demand an official, searchable dat
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Politicians who lie should be barred from standing for election
Politicians who are proven to knowingly lie and mislead the electorate should not be allowed to stand for election again.
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Ban fear and psychological tactics in Government advice and messaging
Make it illegal for all government bodies and representatives to use fear, coercion, or covert psychological tactics like nudging, emotional priming, or perception manipulation in any public advice or communication.
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