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