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

closedOpened 13 Nov 2024
135

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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.

openOpened 9 Oct 2026
134

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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

openOpened 8 Jul 2026
134

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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.

closedOpened 13 May 2026
134

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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.

closedOpened 29 Apr 2026
134

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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

closedOpened 11 Feb 2026
134

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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).

closedOpened 19 Dec 2025
134

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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.

closedOpened 29 Jul 2025
134

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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.

closedOpened 20 Dec 2024
134

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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

closedOpened 26 Nov 2024
134

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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

openOpened 9 Nov 2026
133

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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.

openOpened 30 Jul 2026
133

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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

closedOpened 1 May 2026
133

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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

closedOpened 30 Mar 2026
133

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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

closedOpened 20 Feb 2026
133

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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

closedOpened 28 Nov 2025
133

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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.

closedOpened 10 Dec 2025
133

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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

closedOpened 25 Apr 2025
133

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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

closedOpened 7 Apr 2025
133

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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.

closedOpened 28 Mar 2025
133

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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.

closedOpened 11 Dec 2024
133

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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.

openOpened 4 Nov 2026
132

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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.

openOpened 28 Sept 2026
132

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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.

openOpened 3 Aug 2026
132

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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.

openOpened 29 Jul 2026
132

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