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.

closedOpened 19 Aug 2025
129

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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,

closedOpened 6 Aug 2025
129

signatures

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

closedOpened 5 Aug 2025
129

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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

closedOpened 5 Aug 2025
129

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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.

closedOpened 25 Apr 2025
129

signatures

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.

closedOpened 15 Apr 2025
129

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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.

closedOpened 12 Mar 2025
129

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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.

closedOpened 24 Dec 2024
129

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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

openOpened 9 Nov 2026
128

signatures

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

openOpened 22 Jul 2026
128

signatures

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

openOpened 19 May 2026
128

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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.

closedOpened 20 Jan 2026
128

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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

closedOpened 14 Jan 2026
128

signatures

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

closedOpened 22 Dec 2025
128

signatures

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.

closedOpened 15 Dec 2025
128

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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.

closedOpened 1 Oct 2025
128

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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

closedOpened 30 Oct 2025
128

signatures

Calculate child maintenance from net pay, not gross pay

For child maintenance to be calculated from net pay not gross pay.

closedOpened 9 Jul 2025
128

signatures

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

closedOpened 9 Jul 2025
128

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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

closedOpened 9 Jun 2025
128

signatures

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.

closedOpened 5 Jun 2025
128

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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

closedOpened 5 Feb 2025
128

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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.

closedOpened 22 Jan 2025
128

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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.

closedOpened 16 Dec 2024
128

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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

openOpened 14 Sept 2026
127

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