UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Extend the two-year limit on theory tests to five years for everyone taking them
We believe the two-year theory test limit should be extended to five years for all learns who are taking it, including driving instructors doing their part 2 / part 3.
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Ban the use of smart phones & social media on the internet for under 18s
We think the government should ban under-18s from owning or using smartphones or accessing social media. These changes aim to protect young people from what we believe are the harmful effects of early exposure, including poor mental health,
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Allow parents to take children out of school for educational, overnight trips
Allow parents and carers to take their children out of school to attend overnight educational trips. We think that permitting this could enable children with additional needs to participate in trips at potentially quieter times. This could
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Mandate breastfeeding policies & provisions in the workplace
Make the provision of a fridge for breastmilk storage and a private room for expressing or breastfeeding (bf) any age child mandatory for all workplaces. Make a bf policy a requirement in every workplace & require a bf risk assessments as
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Make glasses VAT exempt due to wearer’s having no choice but to wear glasses
Create a VAT exemption for glasses. For example I have vary focal that without I would not be able to work drive and have a normal life.
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Cap the costs of gifts for MPs at £150
We think Members of Parliament should not be allowed to accept any gift over £150, from any one source.
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Review how the legal system and police treat abuse cases
We're advocating for reforms in the British judicial system to ensure fairness for all involved in abuse cases. We think this means considering both defendants and victims and promoting transparent investigations.
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Allow Ukrainians who are disabled to apply for immediate ILR
We call on the Government to allow Ukrainians who are disabled to be able to immediately apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
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Give councils the power to take control of local waterways
We call on the Government to give new powers that enable local authorities to seize control of local waterways from their current owners, whether they are public bodies, charitable trusts or other private organisations, when councils believ
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Mandate Child-Resistant Caps on all Children's Cough Medicines
Make it a legal requirement for all children's cough and sore throat medicines sold over the counter be supplied in containers fitted with child-resistant caps. We also ask manufacturers to adopt this safety measure voluntarily while any re
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Fund sanitary products for women with endometriosis, PCOS or adenomyosis on NHS
I am calling on Government and Parliament to provide free sanitary products on the NHS for those diagnosed with endometriosis, PCOS, or adenomyosis. Heavy bleeding creates a medical need, not a choice, and should be supported with essential
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Referendum to rejoin the single market and customs union
Hold, at the earliest convenience, a national referendum on whether to rejoin the european single market and customs union so that we can undo ten years of receding growth.
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Keep the £135 customs duty relief on overseas imports
In the Chancellor’s budget, plans were announced to remove the £135 exemption by 2029, but many UK retailers are actively demanding this to be implemented sooner. The burden of this change could most affect UK citizens. Keep the £135 exempt
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Require serial numbers, ID checks, licences and age 21 limit for all knife sales
We want the Government to introduce serial numbers on all knives, require ID checks for every purchase, create a national knife-licence system, record all knife sales, raise the legal age to buy any knife to 21 to reduce knife crime
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Set mandatory minimum sentences for all child-related offences
We call on the Government to introduce mandatory minimum sentences for all sexual and violent offences against children.
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Protect British Beer: Reserve 30 Percent of Pub Taps for Independent Breweries
We call on the government to legislate to require all pubs to allocate 30% of their taps to independently brewed British beer, and to support publicans with the guidance to implement this change.
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Make divorces where a child is abused automatically eligible for legal aid
Someone who can prove they have suffered domestic abuse is able to access legal aid for divorce, but if the abuse was suffered by a child within the family, even if there are convictions, they have no automatic access to legal aid for divor
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Calculate child maintenance from net pay, not gross pay
For child maintenance to be calculated from net pay not gross pay.
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Change foreign policy so the UK is neutral and not aligned with the 'West'.
We demand the government declare Britain a neutral state in what we see as a new cold war among global superpowers. We believe that neutrality will protect British interests, safeguard our national security, and uphold our tradition of dipl
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Reform SEND Education: Implement a Needs-Based Tiered School System in England
Implement a three-tier secondary school model based on early assessment. Place children in mainstream, extra needs, or specialist schools based on need—not diagnosis or crisis. We believe this will reduce exclusions, delays, and long-term h
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Introduce a national licensing scheme for commercial dog walking
Commercial dog walkers do not currently require a licence in most areas, and can operate unchecked with no regulation. I believe a national licence would ensure the safety and well-being of both dogs and the public.
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Make suicide awareness mandatory for all secondary schools and sixth forms
We would like the Government to implement suicide awareness to make it a mandatory part of learning for all secondary schools as part of their timetabled, curricular learning. There could be group discussions and presentations about this as
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Fund free regular prescriptions for mental health patients
We want parity with certain chronic physical disease sufferers (e.g. diabetics). We want the government to add chronic mental illness to the list of NHS prescription charge exemptions.
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Require drivers to retake their driving test at age 60.
We think at the age of 60 everyone should have to redo their driving test as many road accidents involve an older driver.
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Increase funding and information for families affected by dementia
Dementia affects millions and families are often left unsupported after diagnosis. We call on the Government to increase funding to help provide clearer information and a support package at diagnosis, to include guidance, services, and sign
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