UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Raise help to buy ISA threshold to up to £350,000 (or up to £550,000 in London)
Since help to buy was introduced, property prices have increased. Those who took out a help to buy ISA and haven’t yet used it may be priced out of being able to obtain the government bonus, 25% of the ISA up to £3,000, as the property pric
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People over the age of 65 must retake their driving test every 5 years
I think at the age of 65 you should have a retake of your driving test and continue doing so every 5 years. I don’t feel a renewal of a driving license and providing medical records are quite enough.
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End taxpayer funding for diversity & inclusion initiatives in the public sector
End taxpayer funding for any Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in all public bodies, including EDI roles, departments, programmes, and staff networks, to ensure all employees and citizens are treated equally under a single s
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Require domestic abuse offenders to report new relationships to police
Require domestic abuse offenders to report new relationships to police so police can consider safeguarding and inform partners of risk.
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Ban domestic flights on routes that can be travelled by train in under 4.5 hours
Follow France’s lead and remove air routes where there is a direct rail link of 4.5 hours or less, to help rapidly bring emissions down in line with the UK’s legally-binding net zero targets.
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Fund free NHS dental treatment for injuries from domestic abuse or violence
The Government should provide dedicated funding and require the NHS to provide for free any dental treatment needed because of injuries caused by domestic abuse or violent assault, and issue clear national guidance stating that such injurie
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Incorporate bible studies into the education curriculum
Add Bible studies to the school curriculum starting from primary school level at a beginner level and more advanced in secondary. This should not to replace current religious education (RE).
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Expand offence of attempted murder to include all knife crime
We think Knife crime should carry a charge of attempted murder. Carrying a knife Using a knife We think people carry a knife with intent to severely hurt or kill.
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Change election rules so that only people who live in the area can stand
We think the rules for Parliamentary elections or by-elections need changing so that only people who have their primary home in a particular area and have lived in that areas for at least five years can stand in elections.
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Remove Universal Credit ‘Take-home Pay’ deductions for lone parent households
As a lone parent household I am continually fighting to keep myself and my children out of poverty, but no matter how much I work, my earnings are capped by universal credit deductions. I feel that removing the deductions would allow me to
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Review DVLA processes for Medical Licence Reinstatement
We call on the UK Government to review DVLA medical licence reinstatement processes following revocation or voluntary surrender, with a view to clear service standards, regular updates, transparent waiting times and an effective escalation
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Remove public pensions from elected officials found guilty of serious offences
We believe taxpayers shouldn't fund the retirement of those guilty of serious offences. We demand laws to remove personal pensions linked to service in elected office for those guilty of serious offences like child abuse.
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Stop the governments plan to cut the disability element of Universal credit.
The government plan to cut the "Health Element" of Universal Credit (LCWRA) in half for new applicants. Claimants who already receive LWCRA will have their allowance increased from £423.27 to £429.80 a month. However, from April 6th 2026, n
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Reduce overseas aid spending to £1 billion
The Government currently spends nearly over £13 billion per year on overseas aid. We believe this is madness and that it is time to focus our priorities at home. We call on the Government to reduce the overseas aid budget to £1 billion
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Government must act to help stop Christian persecution in India
The Government must: Raise the Issue of persecution diplomatically with India; Publicly Acknowledge and Condemn this Persecution; Raise the Issue at International Forums; and Encourage Accountability and Rule of Law in Indi
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Restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List
The Government should restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List and allow UK employers to sponsor qualified dental nurses already living here. This could help fill staff shortages, ease pressure on practices, and ensure patients
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Fund lower train fares
I believe the prices of trains are horrendous and make it difficult for many people to use this to travel. It can be cheaper to travel by car for many, which can increase unwanted emissions.
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Increase funding for research into coeliac disease and treatment options
Coeliac disease affects around 1 in 100 people in the UK (~650,000 people). This condition causes the immune system to mistake gluten as a threat and so damages the small bowel and intestines. Currently, the only recommended treatment is to
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Introduce a new law protecting dogs from dangerous out of control dogs
Attacks by dangerous out of control dogs may result in severe injuries for innocent pets and cause immense emotional & financial distress to owners. We think current legislation is insufficient. Introduce a new law to protect dogs from dang
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Fund more support for fathers in family courts
We want the Government to help fathers more in family courts through more legal aid and support groups. We feel that too many fathers are not seeing their children and this has to stop.
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Make it easier for parents to get EOTAS via an EHC plan.
We think that local authorities should be under a duty to have a presumption towards Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) named in an EHC plan where the circumstances outlined below apply.
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Mandate regular hearing tests for all school-aged children
We want the Government to mandate regular hearing tests for all school aged children. Recent statistics reveal that over 53,000 UK children are deaf; half acquire loss of hearing after their newborn test.
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Restrict data centre building & energy use
We believe the rate in which data centres are being built in the UK means there are little to no restrictions on them. We call for new nationwide regulations on data centres to minimise local and environmental impacts.
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Prevent MPs who resign their seat from standing for re-election for 12 months
If an MP chooses to resign from the UK Parliament during a parliamentary term, they would be ineligible to run for election for any seat, including the one previously held, for a minimum period of 12 months.
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Introduce prison sentences for water company executives guilty of sewage spills
We call on the Government to pass a law which introduces prison sentences for water company directors and senior executives whose companies are guilty of illegally discharging sewage into bodies of water.
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