UK Parliament Petitions

Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.

16,242 petitions

Conduct a review into the treatment of white people by the police

We call on the government to conduct a review into whether there are internal or external factors that are impacting police services and how they respond to white people, particularly if the police are discriminatory towards white people.

openOpened 25 Jun 2026
217

signatures

Raise Rent a Room Scheme tax-free threshold to reflect inflation & housing needs

Increase the Rent a Room Scheme tax-free threshold from £7,500 to at least £12,000 per year and introduce automatic index-linking to inflation. Public policy benefits are: Increase housing supply; neutral/low cost (uses existing homes); ec

openOpened 27 Mar 2026
217

signatures

Add the Progress Pride Flags to the flags that don’t require permission

There are rules about the flags that can be flown without local planning authority consent. The Rainbow Flag is already listed, subject to certain restrictions. We would like the Progress Flag & its Intersex inclusive version to be list

closedOpened 16 Sept 2025
217

signatures

Stop Means Testing Pensioners and increase the State Pension.

We demand the government stop means testing pensioners, that we think is a degrading and humiliating practice. We also think the state pension should be increased. We believe that for too long, our elderly have been portrayed by media as

closedOpened 5 Jun 2025
217

signatures

Ban on requiring an app to access purchased tickets

The government should update relevant legislation, so digital tickets can always be accessed offline without a mobile app. We think possible arguments regarding security do not outweigh the necessity of customer choice, access, and cont

closedOpened 1 Aug 2025
216

signatures

Provide funding for all schools to have a social worker

I think that all children deserve to have access to an independent person who they can share their worries and fears with as they need within their school days not having to wait to fit criteria set by others and disturbing their life creat

closedOpened 17 Mar 2025
216

signatures

Change the rule on admissibility of recorded evidence in domestic abuse cases

We want the Government to create a presumption of admissibility for recordings submitted as evidence by victims to the police relating to domestic violence in order to help protect victims from further abuse.

openOpened 22 May 2026
215

signatures

Introduce a rent cap on student accommodation

Introduce a rent cap on all student accommodation across both private and corporate providers to address excessive pricing, ensure equal access to higher education, and reduce the mental health impact of financial strain on students.

openOpened 30 Mar 2026
215

signatures

Create a visa route for Palestinian Orphans and Simplify Adoption Processes

We think the Government should establish a clear and accessible process for bringing orphaned babies to the UK, ensuring that prospective adoptive parents, charities, or other responsible entities can apply for visas on their behalf.

closedOpened 3 Apr 2025
215

signatures

Make Black history part of the curriculum in all schools

We think that the celebration of Black history in England should not be relegated to one month a year and should be made mandatory across all schools in England from ages 8-16. It should not be separate history because it is a part of Briti

closedOpened 8 Nov 2024
215

signatures

Convene relevant parties to seek agreement on international regulation of AI

We believe there has been too much talk about regulation of AI and not enough action. The Government should host a meeting of fellow Governmental officials, relevant NGOs and Senior Executives from the top AI labs to discuss and propose a s

openOpened 8 Sept 2026
214

signatures

Reverse the withdrawal of funding for security and leadership apprenticeships

Reverse the withdrawal of funding for key security and leadership apprenticeships. Maintain funding for relevant programmes, consult with industry, and ensure apprenticeship policy supports sectors facing rising pressure due to for example

openOpened 20 Apr 2026
214

signatures

Ban aspartame in our food and drinks

I call on the government to ban the additive aspartame/E951 in food and beverages. I think that the precautionary principle should be key to safeguard public health.

closedOpened 15 Oct 2025
214

signatures

Require insurers to verify animal boarding licences before providing insurance

Legislate to require insurers to verify animal boarding licences before issuing or renewing insurance cover for animal boarding businesses. Insurers should be responsible for checking licences are valid, current and relevant to the activity

openOpened 17 Aug 2026
213

signatures

Change the statutory term ‘Special Educational Needs’ to more inclusive language

Change the term “Special Educational Needs (SEN)” in education legislation and statutory guidance to more inclusive, modern terminology such as “Additional Learning Needs” or “Learning Needs”, including in the SEND Code of Practice and rele

closedOpened 13 Mar 2026
213

signatures

Negotiate with Ireland reciprocal visa free tourism travel for all residents

Seek an agreement with the ROI government to allow non-UK/ROI/non-visa residents of UK and ROI travel within CTA for short stay and tourism purpose without the need for a visa from each other. The population of Non-British / Irish / EU citi

openOpened 30 Mar 2026
213

signatures

Amend the home buying process in England to align with Scotland

We ask the UK Government to reform property law in England to align more closely with the Scottish model. The process in Scotland makes offers legally binding earlier, which we think helps reduce fall-throughs and creates a more secure, fai

closedOpened 30 Sept 2025
213

signatures

Introduce laws to allow children to use puberty blockers, choose gender & names

Introduce laws and safeguards to make sure that transgender children are legally able to use puberty blockers (but not undergo surgery until 18) and are able to change their names legally themselves. I want the government to ensure they are

closedOpened 22 Dec 2025
212

signatures

Only allow a change of prime minister through a general election

Pass a law to ensure that if a Prime Minister leaves office a new general election is held.

closedOpened 29 Aug 2025
212

signatures

Create a task force to improve safety and justice for women and children

We want the Government to create a national task force to work with relevant charities. It should focus on preventing harm to women and children, improving victim support, and increasing conviction rates for abuse, violence, and exploitatio

closedOpened 22 Aug 2025
212

signatures

Introduce a Minister for Deportations at the Home Office

Introduce a dedicated Minister for Deportations at the Home Office, with their own team and budget, focused solely on deportations.

closedOpened 23 May 2025
212

signatures

Mandatory minimum sentences for offences relating to indecent images of children

We call on the Government to increase the mandatory minimum sentence for all offences relating to indecent images of children to at least 15 years.

closedOpened 8 Apr 2025
212

signatures

Don't reduce the number of trials by jury

There have been reports that the Government may reduce the number of trials by jury. We believe we must retain the right to trial by jury to prevent miscarriages of justice.

closedOpened 17 Feb 2025
212

signatures

Government funding for home-educated children: ensure fair educational support.

We urge the Government to provide financial support to home-educating families, similar to per-pupil school funding. This could help cover educational materials, resources, and extracurricular activities, ensuring equitable access to qualit

closedOpened 27 Nov 2024
212

signatures

Government must abolish IPSA

We believe MPs should be stopped from claiming tax-payer-funded & none-means-tested perks & allowances which we feel contrasts hugely with the means-tested and limited support available to the public.

openOpened 9 Jul 2026
211

signatures

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