UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,242 petitions
Review the criminal justice system.
We believe there is a disconnect between the basic values of common decency held by the public and those reflected in the criminal justice system. Many consider it unacceptable for suspended sentences to be issued for sexual crimes, particu
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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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Increase sentences and end guilty plea discounts for child sex offenders
We want the Government to increase sentences for child sex offences, prohibit all sentence reductions for guilty pleas for these offences, and introduce stronger restrictions on where convicted offenders can live after release to better pro
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Fund Tactile Maps in Accessible Toilets for Blind/Visually Impaired People
Non-standard toilets in public places can cause anxiety for blind/visually impaired people. We call on Government to fund installation of low-cost Tactile Maps in accessible toilets showing room layouts, controls & safety cords on doors/wal
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Make it an offence to allow off-lead dogs to approach dogs on leads
Make it an offence to allow off-lead dogs to approach dogs on leads without permission. Dogs may be on leads because they are nervous, reactive, elderly, injured, in training or assistance dogs. Unwanted approaches can cause stress, injury,
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Require every bus to have at least 2 spaces for wheelchairs
My wife and I are both wheelchair users when we want to go anywhere it’s impossible for us both to go by bus because many bus companies around the country will only allow one wheelchair on a bus at a time. It means that if we want to go out
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Neurodiversity: Fund police training, review of police custody & data collection
Government to review treatment of neurodiverse individuals in police custody, and to introduce specialised training for police officers to better understand the needs of neurodivergent adults and young people in police custody for the purpo
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Government to review process for child removal decisions
We want the Government to review how child removal decisions are made under an interim care order, to establish processes to guarantee that they are based on verified evidence, proper safeguarding checks, and fair process.
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Keep open local Army Reserve Centres and reopen recently closed ones
We believe local Army Reserve Centres must be maintained and kept open and recently closed ones reopened to maintain Regimental and local links and accessibility with local Cadet units, instead of grouping unrelated units together in so-cal
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End the Twice-Yearly Clock Changes in the UK to Improve Sleep and Wellbeing
Cancel the twice yearly time changes so as to have what we believe will be a system better suited to today's society young and old.
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Scrap the planned VED increases on 20 year old vehicles
The government is planning to roll out VED increases on older cars, which in our view, are barely worth the amount in tax they want to impose on the public even though no one has voted for it. £760 for a 20-year-old car, we think constitute
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Automatic review of parental responsibility for perpetrators of abuse
Change the law so domestic abusers and stalkers face tougher punishments, and any conviction of abuse - no matter how “minor” - triggers an automatic review to remove or restrict parental responsibility to protect children and victims.
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Ban the use of solid fuel/ wood burning stoves in residential areas
The UK ranks 101 out of 131 countries in terms of poor air quality (ranked from worst to best) according to the latest World Air Quality report in 2022. Domestic wood-burning is the biggest source of fine particle air pollution in the UK, c
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Do not implement the business rate increases planned for April 2026
We call on the government to stop the planned business rate hikes. We believe this hike is going to drive prices up even further, result in more High Streets being abandoned by small and medium business and drown an already struggling pub t
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Review and reform education system to support neurodivergent children in schools
I want the government to review and reform mainstream education so neurodivergent children are understood, supported, and included — with trained teachers, sensory-friendly classrooms, proper funding, and accountability under the Equality a
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Stop GCSE exams
We call on the Government to scrap GCSE exams and replace them with fairer continuous assessments, coursework, and smaller tests. We think this would reduce stress, improve mental health, and better prepare students for future education.
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Fund security guards and CCTV on school premises & introduce new protocols
We believe there has been a rise in threats to schools and we ask the Government to implement security measures to protect our children. We urge the Government to fund security guards and CCTV on all school premises, and require routine loc
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Review of The Leng review: an independent review into PA and AA professions
The Leng Review found no evidence that physician associates are unsafe—yet still recommends restrictions on the role. We think policy should be based on data, to protect patient care, workforce morale, and the future of a resilient NHS.
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Make it mandatory for MPs to wear badges of the organisations lobbying them
Mandate that MPs must wear badges representing individuals or organisations who lobby them, in a similar way to athletes wearing sponsors' logos on their kit. We think MPs should be more transparent with their politics and make it easier fo
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Legalise cannabis for women with chronic pain from endometriosis and adenomyosis
Legalise medical cannabis for women with endometriosis, adenomyosis, and similar conditions. We believe it may help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and relax muscles.
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End funding for military interventions overseas and spend taxes in the UK.
We demand the government end the use of taxpayers’ money to fund military interventions, or providing military support for conflicts abroad. We believe that our taxes should be spent on improving public services, supporting communities and
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Raise the VAT threshold to £250,000 for small businesses
Raise the VAT threshold from £90,000 to £250,000 to support small businesses. We believe this could reduce red tape, encourage growth, and remove what we feel is an unfair penalty on growing businesses. We believe the current system discour
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More funding for young people struggling with mental health
Provide funding for: - safe accessible spaces in every town where young people (16+) can talk openly - more access to free 1-to-1 mental health support - more group sessions and community check-ins so people can feel seen, heard, & suppo
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Hold regional referendums on local government and devolution changes
The Government has announced plans to devolve powers & merge some councils, which they claim will allow for better funding. We call for regional referendums to be held in areas that will be affected, so the British people can vote on these
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Reform the processes of arranging a funeral / collecting ashes
I think that, as well as the green form, an additional step should be added to the process of requesting a cremation, collecting ashes and arranging a funeral. This should be to prove that the person arranging the funeral or collecting the
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