UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Make accepted property offers binding and require compensation if withdrawn
Require accepted offers on residential property in England and Wales to become legally binding subject to conditions, such as satisfactory surveys and mortgage approval, and require a party who withdraws without good reason to compensate th
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Ban fossil fuel advertising
I would like Parliament to ban ads for fossil fuel and high-carbon products to lower consumption and make companies focus on sustainable alternatives.
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Review and reassess the UK ban on Kava (Piper methysticum)
Kava, also known as yaqona, is a traditional, non-alcoholic drink with long-standing cultural significance for Pacific Island communities. The UK ban dates from 2003. We ask the Government to reassess this ban in light of updated scientific
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Scrap and replace the Marginal Pricing Model for UK Energy
Scrap and replace the Marginal Pricing Model for a fairer pricing structure with lower consumer and business energy bills. The UK is free to set its market rules post-Brexit. We think this change would cut bills, stabilise the economy, prot
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Allow patients with a medical cannabis prescription to grow for personal use
Allow patients with valid medical cannabis prescriptions to legally grow up to 6 plants for personal medical use. Require secure cultivation, LED lighting for safety, and registration with clinics to ensure safe, affordable, and regulated a
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Free bus travel for under 16s
I am writing to urge the government to introduce a free bus pass for all under 16s in England. I think this would tackle child poverty, boost education access, encourage independence, support the environment and improve safety.
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Apply for the UK to join the Schengen area
I would like the government to, at the soonest possible time, apply for the UK to join the Schengen area to help enable greater freedom of movement for workers and young people across Europe again.
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Change law to treat police dog deaths as equivalent to deaths of police officers
We want parliament to change the law so that if a police or service dog dies as a result of a criminal or reckless behaviour, the offender(s) can be charged and sentenced as if a police officer had died under similar circumstances.
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Apply tobacco advertising restrictions to vaping products
I would like the Government to ban advertising vapes to the public. I would like vapes to be treated the same as a cigarettes in terms of advertising.
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Increase the government limit on council parking fines
Increase the limit council can impose for illegal parking to fund more enforcement and keep our roads and pavements clear of bad drivers.
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Ringfence revenue from Vehicle Excise Duty for roads
We call upon the Government to ringfence revenue from Vehicle Excise Duty (Vehicle Tax), with all monies raised to be solely used for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of Britain's roads.
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Fund Soundproof Bereavement Suites & training for staff on maternity wards
Provide funding for an equipped bereavement suite in all mat wards. Provide ring-fenced funding to implement these suites as a priority. Fund maternity staff training in bereavement care & compassionate support and the use of facilities l
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Launch a public inquiry to investigate political bias in the national media
We believe the Government needs to launch a full public inquiry to investigate political bias in the national media and how the national media operates.
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Fund the DVSA to increase the availability of practical driving tests
We think the current test availability is too low. If you want a test soon, you may have to pay a price for a test that we think is extortionate through a third party site. We think the government should ensure the DVSA has enough resources
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Review Gynaecology, Fertility, Early Pregnancy, Maternity & Menopause Care
We call for an urgent review to improve women's healthcare, including shorter gynaecology waiting lists, fairer fertility treatment, improved early pregnancy and maternity care, better menopause support, and earlier identification and treat
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Review costs awards for proven false evidence in family court proceedings
Review the consistency of costs orders in family court cases where false or misleading evidence is proven. We think that courts should ensure that deliberate dishonesty results in fair and proportionate financial consequences while protecti
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Don't allow people to vote by post
We call on the Government to stop allowing people to vote via a postal vote and to fund more measures to ensure voting stations are monitored and secure during elections.
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Create legislation that stops MP's from changing parties once voted in.
MP's should not be allowed to change to different parties once voted in by their constituency under a different party, as it can be seen as going against people democratic voice and choice.
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Add Sickle Cell Disease to the NHS Prescription Charge Exemption List
Living with Sickle Cell is a journey which can be defined by unrelenting unpredictability and hardship. This is not an abstract issue or a distant statistic - it is my life. I am not just writing about Sickle Cell; I am living it. The healt
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Rename ‘BBC licence fee’ to ‘BBC subscription’
We call on the Government to rename ‘BBC license fee’ to ‘BBC subscription. The public must be in no doubt that payment to watch the BBC and live TV is voluntary and the word 'licence' implies a legal requirement, which is not the case if t
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Make an independent body to enforce elected politicians’ performance & behaviour
Create an independent body to monitor and enforce the performance and behaviour of elected politicians, and which has the power to take action when there are breaches or failures to act appropriately. We believe there have been many instanc
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Replace Public Sector Pension schemes with a defined contribution scheme 4%/6%
Set up a defined contribution (DC) scheme for all public sector staff along the same lines as most private sector schemes (usually 4% staff & 6% employer contributions - staff can contribute more).
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Strengthen the Allotments Act 1908 with a time limit and mandatory acquisition.
We want Parliament to amend the Small Holdings and Allotments Act 1908. It currently places a statutory duty on councils to provide allotments, but with no waiting time limit, we feel it's ineffective.
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Regulate recreational cannabis to protect UK users from contaminants
Create a legal framework allowing regulated recreational cannabis use for UK citizens. This would involve safety testing, eliminating heavy metal contamination, and preventing synthetic cannabinoid adulteration which we believe is causing h
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End military aid to Ukraine, seek peace deal & restore relations with Russia
Cease funding war. Work directly with Russia, Ukraine, & European partners to seek a swift peace deal. Acknowledge threat of NATO expansion could have been a core driver of Russian participation in this conflict. Restore full diplomatic & e
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