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

openOpened 14 Oct 2026
18.4k

signatures

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.

openOpened 25 Jun 2026Gov responded
18.4k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 20 Feb 2026Gov responded
18.2k

signatures

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

closedOpened 4 Sept 2025Gov responded
18.1k

signatures

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.

openOpened 2 Jun 2026Gov responded
18.1k

signatures

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

openOpened 11 Jun 2026Gov responded
17.9k

signatures

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

closedOpened 13 Jun 2025Gov responded
17.8k

signatures

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.

openOpened 12 Jun 2026Gov responded
17.8k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 18 Sept 2025Gov responded
17.7k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 30 Dec 2024Gov responded
17.6k

signatures

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

closedOpened 10 Feb 2026Gov responded
17.6k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 10 Apr 2026Gov responded
17.6k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 12 Dec 2024Gov responded
17.4k

signatures

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

openOpened 9 Oct 2026
17.3k

signatures

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

closedOpened 13 Jun 2025Gov responded
17.3k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 5 Nov 2025Gov responded
17.3k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 9 Dec 2024Gov responded
17.2k

signatures

Make the state pension tax exempt

We want the government to make the state pension tax exempt and not impact the tax threshold.

closedOpened 7 Feb 2025Gov responded
17.1k

signatures

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

closedOpened 15 Nov 2024Gov responded
17.1k

signatures

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

closedOpened 12 Dec 2024Gov responded
17.1k

signatures

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

closedOpened 13 Mar 2025Gov responded
17.1k

signatures

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

closedOpened 13 Jan 2026Gov responded
17.0k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 27 Apr 2026Gov responded
16.9k

signatures

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.

closedOpened 7 Mar 2025Gov responded
16.9k

signatures

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

closedOpened 24 Jul 2025Gov responded
16.7k

signatures

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