UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,242 petitions

Expand the Great British Energy-funding for solar schools to every school

We want the government to invest in solar schools. From the existing scheme, 100 schools have installed solar and 250 schools are expected to save £200 million in energy bills. We want every school to have this opportunity.

openOpened 10 Apr 2026
172

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Universal basic electricity allowance for all households, with usage thresholds

Set into law that all households be given free, basic electricity allowances, eg 4kWh daily, funded by energy companies through a series of energy use thresholds, where cost per kWh increases (for electricity, oil & gas). Capped for househo

closedOpened 19 Aug 2025
172

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Make any sexual contact with an animal a criminal offence

We think the government should recognise gap in current law regarding bestiality and change it. They should make it law that any sexual act with an animal is illegal.

closedOpened 19 May 2025
172

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Ban parents from using their children to create social media content

We want the government to bring in legislation to protect children used by parents for content creation. We think this could protect them from abuse, exploitation and exposure to paedophiles.

closedOpened 12 May 2025
172

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Legalise the picking, buying, selling and consumption of psilocybin Mushrooms

To legalise mushrooms that contain psilocybin which we believe have great opportunities for mental health treatment and are fun and life changing.

closedOpened 31 Mar 2025
172

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Rescind the Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions Regulations 2026

The draft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026 remove the ability for district councillors in planning committees to give input on almost all planning applications.

openOpened 12 Aug 2026
171

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Abolish vehicle excise duty on battery electric vehicles

We want the Government to abolish vehicle excise duty on electric vehicles. My car emits 0 co2 and weighs 1345kg. My VED is £200 pa. My friend's petrol car emits 128 g/km co2 and weighs 2080kg. Her VED is £170. I do not know how this can be

openOpened 1 May 2026
171

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Ban all ticket touting and reselling of tickets for higher prices

I want the government to crack down on concert and sports ticket touting. I think it's disgusting to rip off fans who genuinely love the enjoyment of going to a concert or sports event. I believe the government should bring in tougher laws

closedOpened 6 Aug 2025
171

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Ban the use of audible propane bird scarers

We think audible propane bird scarers, known as gas gun bird scarers, should be banned due to their disruptive nature. While used by farmers to scare birds away, we feel they cause significant noise pollution, disturbing residents, animals,

closedOpened 28 May 2025
171

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Require people over 70 have a compulsory eye tests every 2 years to drive

We want the government to introduce legislation to require all people over 70 to have a compulsory eye test every 2 years. We want it to be made mandatory for GP’s or Opticians to notify DVLA if a person’s eyesight does not meet the minimum

closedOpened 8 May 2025
171

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Remove VAT from pet veterinarian bills

Many pets and pet owners suffer from not being able to afford simple medical care. In a nation that has a state-funded, free to use, national health service, I think it is immoral to tax medical treatment for animals. Please remove VAT from

closedOpened 20 Mar 2025
171

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Cap car insurance prices

I believe there should be a cap on how much companies can charge on car insurance.

closedOpened 8 Jan 2025
171

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Ban the sale of caged birds.

Please support a ban on the sale of caged birds. We think confining birds in small cages ignores their need for space, social interaction, and freedom to fly, harming their welfare. Let’s end this outdated practice and prioritize the humane

closedOpened 2 Dec 2024
171

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Require asylum claims to meet the same evidential standard as other routes

We ask the Government to require asylum claims to be assessed against the same standards of verified identity, evidence and background checks as other legal immigration routes, ensuring fixed decision timeframes, enforced removal after fail

openOpened 11 Sept 2026
170

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Extend Working Time Regulations to contracted freelance workers

Mandate that freelance contracts must abide by the following Working Time Regulations: • Maximum of 48 hours/week • Right to rest

openOpened 11 Aug 2026
170

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Fund and require early assessment, treatment and education on severe period pain

Fund and require the NHS to assess all severe period pain early, providing faster referrals, diagnostic tests, specialist treatment, and staff training. Expand menstrual health education in schools, including on severe period pain, to help

openOpened 19 May 2026
170

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Require Directors be responsible for and minimise company’s environmental impact

We call on the Government to amend the Companies Act 2006 to require the Director to not just promote the success of the company and have “regard to” the company’s impact on the environment, but to mandate that the Director must demonstrabl

closedOpened 24 Mar 2026
170

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Formal recognition of climate-displaced people within the asylum system

Amend immigration and asylum law to establish a clear legal status for people displaced by climate change, provide access to protection comparable to refugee status, and create defined humanitarian pathways and resettlement schemes for clim

closedOpened 24 Feb 2026
170

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Suspend Council Tax collection in areas with delays to Local Elections

Local elections delayed in some UK areas leave councils operating without a renewed mandate. Residents should not be required to pay council tax to a council past its elected term. Government must suspend council tax collections in areas wh

closedOpened 30 Jan 2026
170

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Tv-licence holders to be able to demand refund

We call on legislation to be introduced to enable tv license payers to be able to demand a 50% refund if the BBC is found to have breached its Charter and not provided an on-air public apology.

closedOpened 10 Dec 2025
170

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Suspend all immigration for one year and review current laws and policies

Suspend all immigration for one year. Review current laws and policies to work on a comprehensive plan to reduce immigration and repatriate illegal migrants.

closedOpened 10 Sept 2025
170

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Require all children’s play centres to provide two dedicated SEN sessions a week

We want the government to require all children’s play centres to provide at least two dedicated SEN sessions per week — one on a weekday and one at the weekend. We want them to be held at reasonable, accessible times to support neurodiverge

closedOpened 16 Jun 2025
170

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Provide funding to make all asthma-related medication free on prescription

We call on the Government to provide funding to make all medication related to asthma free of charge on prescription. This would include inhalers, pacers, and breathing treatments.

closedOpened 19 May 2025
170

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Make it illegal across the country to park on and obstruct the pavement.

We want the government to make it illegal and fine cars or vans that are parked on and obstruct a pavement.

closedOpened 10 Feb 2025
170

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Require labelling of natural rubber latex used in food packaging

Require clear labelling where natural rubber latex is used in food packaging materials, including packaging seals and cold-seal adhesives, so consumers with severe latex allergy can make informed choices.

openOpened 22 Jun 2026
169

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