UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Require all schools to teach ADHD & neurodiversity education
We want the Government to require schools to provide age-appropriate education in every school about ADHD and neurodiversity, to help reduce stigma, improve inclusion and ensure all children, staff and parents are educated about these condi
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Lower the State Pension age to free up jobs for young adults
Lower the State Pension age for workers so young adults that don't currently work have more chance of getting a job.
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Introduce national support standards for autistic children with PDA
We urge the Government to recognise the growing cohort of autistic children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile who are unable to attend school safely.
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Fix Our Roads: National Plan on Dangerous Potholes Now
The Government must step in with a national plan: a dedicated pothole repair fund, strict repair deadlines for local councils, investment in more durable surfacing technology, and more transparency on spending. Safe roads are essential for
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Amend standards for PIP to clearly include type 1 diabetics
Type 1 diabetics do not usually qualify for PIP despite dealing with a dangerous condition 24 hours a day. We believe there is a general lack of understanding and education of Type 1 Diabetes which may affect PIP assessments.
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Ban balloon releases
I would like the Government to ban balloon releases due to the devastating impact, misery and suffering they can cause to marine life and other animals, including swallowing balloons, getting tangled in balloons, and dying a painful death a
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Recognise Palestine as a State and seek immediate ceasefire in Gaza
We believe it is imperative the UK Government acknowledges the rights of all Palestinian people and seeks to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Their suffering must end; they deserve basic human rights. Palestinians should live witho
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Hold a referendum on abolishing the Scottish Parliament & Government
We call on the UK Government to legislate on holding a referendum in Scotland to decide whether the Scottish Parliament & Government should be abolished.
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Introduce product-specific safety regulations for tampons
Call for tampons to be subject to product-specific safety regulations while retaining VAT-free status. These safety regulations should require ingredient labelling, rigorous safety testing, and post-market monitoring.
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Review decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The United Kingdom has agreed for Mauritius to have sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. I think this is strategically dangerous, and should be reviewed.
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Expand statutory SEN allowance entitlement to Teaching Assistants in SEN schools
Many SEN teaching assistants (TAs) handle complex behavioural, medical, and communication needs. We feel current pay doesn’t reflect the intensity or value of the work. Low pay contributes to recruitment & retention challenges. We believe T
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Stop pilot scheme giving up to £40,000 to failed asylum seeker families
The UK government should stop its pilot scheme offering failed asylum seekers our hard earned money for them to leave the UK.
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An independent evaluation of the Cass review on child gender services
We believe that trans healthcare should be based on unbiased research that is peer reviewed. We think that the Cass review's findings have led to restrictive practices that are being directly felt by transgender children.
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Ban supermarkets from throwing away food and drink that is safe to consume
We want the Government to introduce legislation requiring supermarkets to prevent edible food & drink from being discarded as waste. Unsold items that are safe to consume should be discounted, redistributed or donated, with disposal permitt
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Fund better Functional Neurological Disorder care, treatment and support
We urge the Government to increase funding to ensure better Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) care, including clear FND care pathways in health trusts, multidisciplinary teams trained in FND, more follow-up appointments for patients, a
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Restore the Electoral Commission's Independence
We want ministers stripped of any powers related to the Electoral Commission’s budget and strategy. Parliament must restore the independence the Commission had pre-2022, and guarantee it can operate free from any political influence.
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Impose economic sanctions on Israel.
We believe that there should be a higher tariff on products from the state of Israel in response to its actions in Palestine and Lebanon.
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Make the state pension tax exempt
We want the government to make the state pension tax exempt and not impact the tax threshold.
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Require all businesses and public services to accept cash payments
We would like the Government to pass a law that requires the right to pay for goods and services with cash. This could include a legal framework that includes penalties for outlets that refuse cash payment and mandates the maintenance of lo
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Reverse Cadet Forces Funding Cuts by Min of Defence and the Dept of Education.
The govt have recently halved funding to State School Cadet units and Cadet Force Adult Volunteer Allowances. This is leading to reductions in activities and we think having a highly destructive impact on young people across the UK. We thin
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Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for coverage during elections should apply at all
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Change laws regarding abuse of multiple animals
We believe each animal’s suffering deserves justice. For those who abuse multiple animals, we want separate charges to be required for each animal abused, rather than a single charge. We think strong consistent sentences will deter mass ani
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Deport all foreign-born criminals & individuals on the terror watchlist
Deport all foreign-born criminals and individuals currently on the terror watchlist to their countries of origin with effect immediately.
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Ban new waste incinerators and revoke permits where building has not begun
Introduce a moratorium on new waste incinerators like in Scotland and Wales, and ban new permits and require existing permits to be revoked where substantial construction has not begun.
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Legislate to mandate offer of electronic pension transfers and higher standards
You can switch banks in a week and send money instantly, so why should pension transfers take months and be so stressful? Only the government has the power to change this, so we’re asking them to take action and set clear, enforceable stand
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