UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,242 petitions
Halt the EU Reset Agreement
We think the recent EU reset agreement undermines the democratic will of the British people and the principles of national sovereignty. We think the Government is breaching sovereignty of the UK Parliament.
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Review laws allowing perpetrators of domestic abuse legal access to children
I would like the government to conduct a comprehensive review of existing laws and amend them so as to close any loopholes that may allow perpetrators to manipulate legal systems and gain access to children and previous victims of domestic
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Require all schools to let pupils wear their own clothes on Monday and Friday
I urge the Government to require all schools to let pupils wear their own clothes on Monday and Friday, as I believe having to wear a uniform all week is uncomfortable and annoying for students. I believe this could make students happier an
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Require licences to use air rifles
I would like for all air rifle owners to have to have a licence to use their weapon even if they are under 12foot/pound.
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Entitlement to bereavement leave after baby loss in first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
If a miscarriage happens in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, there's currently no entitlement to statutory maternity, paternity or parental bereavement leave, I believe people should be entitled to this regardless of when the baby was lost.
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Children of sex offenders/domestic abusers to change name w/out parental consent
I want children of sex offenders or domestic abusers to have the ability to change their name even if they are under 16. This is to prevent them from being identified as the child of a sex offender, as they may be viewed differently in soci
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Fund free NHS prescriptions for students and under-25s in England
Extend free NHS prescriptions in England to students and everyone under 25, recognising the financial vulnerability of young people and bringing England closer in line with the rest of the UK.
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Cap car insurance premiums for under-21s
Car insurance costs for many drivers under 21 in the UK have become excessive, exclusionary, and unsafe. Basic insurance quotes for young drivers aged 17-20 can be between £3,000-£5,000 or more per year, making legal driving unaffordable fo
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Do not include partner's income in calculation of disabled people's UC claims
We want the government to completely remove the policy that stops disabled people who are living with/married to their partners from receiving their out-of-work benefits. The claimant's income must not include the partner. We believe this i
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Seek to rejoin EU single market
I would like the UK Government to start discussions with the European Union to seek to rejoin the EU Single Market and to make rejoining the EU Single Market a priority for the UK Government, and to aim rejoining the Single Market within 12
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Child against parent violence to be recognised as domestic abuse & more support
I want the Domestic Abuse Act to be amended to recognise that child against parent violence by under 16’s is still a form of domestic violence.
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End mileage tax on EVs & plug-in hybrid cars and reduce VAT on public charging
Remove the planned mileage tax on electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
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Lower the age for Cervical Screenings from 25 to 21
Lower the NHS cervical screening starting age from 25 to 21, a change that we believe could save numerous lives and spare families from devastating loss. The NHS currently recommends cervical screening starting at the age of 25. However, s
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Review Existing and Proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) Schemes
Conduct an independent review of existing and planned LTNs to assess their impact on congestion, emissions, local businesses and all residents. Require transparent consultation, proper impact assessments and consideration of alternative saf
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Require employers have monthly menstrual 1-3 day leave policy
We want the government to require workforces to allow women to have 1-3 days leave per month (outside of holiday and sick leave) during their menstrual phase.
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Introduce stand alone law protecting absolute right to free speech
Currently the UK protects freedom of expression under Article 10 of the ECHR through the Human Rights Act, but this right is not absolute and can be limited by law. We think this should be changed so the UK has a defined law on free speech
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Continue to support fostering for looked after children in compulsory education
Change fostering regulations so children remain fully supported until the end of year 13. We think current arrangements can force independence on their 18th birthday, and that children born early in the academic year are disadvantaged & dis
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Restrict free access to public services to UK citizens only
We urge the Government to restrict free access to public services, eg NHS and education, to UK citizens only. We believe illegal migration will always be an issue due to taxpayer-funded public services. By changing this, we believe we will
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Require all nursing and care homes have to have air conditioning
We want the government to make it law that air conditioning must be installed in all nursing and care homes. With climate change and temperatures increasing, we feel we need to ensure the vulnerable are not left in uncomfortable, hot rooms.
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Require and fund all serving Police Dogs to have adequate protective equipment.
UK government to mandate that all police dogs are equipped with appropriate, high-quality protective equipment tailored to their specific roles & environments. We call for dedicated funding to ensure that all police forces can obtain the n
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Review the role of Physicians Associates (PAs)
We are concerned that the Government and NHS have expanded the PA role beyond its intended scope. While PAs may be able to assist Doctors within clearly defined and limited roles, we are worried their involvement in diagnosing and treating
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Require fireworks to be sold only through the fire service with registration
Require consumer fireworks to be sold only through the fire service, with purchasers registering in advance using valid photo ID. Profits from these sales should go towards support for firefighters and their families.
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Create a scheme for refugees from Palestine and Israel to come to the UK
We wish for the innocent people suffering from the Palestine and Israel conflict to be able to seek refuge in the UK to protect their rights, such as that to safety. We wish for an acknowledgement for their safety as victims of conflict.
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Stop breed-specific legislation and euthanising banned dogs.
We want to put a stop to banning dog breeds. We think only owners should be held accountable for their dogs. We do not want dogs to be euthanised. We think it is up to the owner to get training for their dog and take proper care of it.
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Call a vote of no confidence in the Government
We want a vote of no confidence in the Labour Government and then an immediate General Election if they lose.
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