UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,242 petitions
Legalise medically supervised assisted dying in confirmed cases of brain death
I want the Government to legalise medically supervised assisted dying in confirmed brain death cases. I believe families should not have to face potentially waiting days for the body to shut down and that a clear legal framework would reduc
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Ban the use of bio-beads in water treatment works
Ban the use of bio-beads in sewage and water treatment facilities, and enforce strict regulations to ensure no further environmental contamination occurs during the transition.
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Launch a review into information given for cervical colposcopes & biopsies
We call on the Government to launch a review into the information provided to women for cervical colposcopies and biopsies, in order to require anaesthetic or pain relief, and ensure the full disclosure of information for women before under
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Ban plastic hangers: help Save Earth, protect wildlife
We urge the government to ban plastic coat hangers. These single-use pollutants can harm the environment, fill landfills, and endanger wildlife. Promote sustainable alternatives like wood/metal.
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Raise the minimum wage across the UK and keep pace with inflation
We think the government should commit to raising the National Living Wage (NLW) to better reflect the actual cost of living. This could involve not just a nominal increase, but a substantial rise that keeps pace with inflation and ensures t
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Fund social housing for military personnel leaving HM Forces
We want the Government to fund a scheme allocating social housing to HM Forces personnel who leave the service. We want Veterans prioritised with regards to housing and more support offered to those in need.
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Require workplaces/schools to allow people to leave due to period pain
I want workplaces/schools to be required to allow workers/students to go home for period pain. I want the Government to act because I think it's unfair that sometimes people who are suffering are denied the chance to leave.
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Review IVF guidelines for women whose partner already has a child
Review guidelines and criteria for women who are facing fertility issues to access IVF treatment on the NHS regardless of if their partner has a child from a previous relationship. We believe all women should have the chance to become a mot
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Make it illegal to use "enriched" cages in farming
Battery farming was banned in 2012, but enriched cages, which I do not think are much better, are still legal. In these cages hens only have a small amount of space added to the amount they had in battery cages.
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Ban Insurance Increases After Non-Fault Claims
We urge the government to ban insurance companies from increasing premiums for policy holders who have made non-fault claims. We believe this penalises those who are not responsible for the incident and undermines the principles of justice.
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Allow driving motorcycles up to 125cc without CBT on category B driving licence
I would like the government to introduce new rules to allow persons with a category B driving license to ride a 125cc Motorbike with no CBT requirement. Similar legislation has been in force in Germany since 2020, and I believe the UK shoul
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Remove visa requirement: Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia
Allow those with nationality of the following countries: Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia, to travel to or transit through the UK without needing a visa. The nationals of these countries can already travel without a visa in the
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Change how people can qualify for carers allowance
We want the Government to grant an additional allowance for individuals who care for more than one person and to raise the £204 earnings limit to allow for more carers to get the help they need. You can still care 35 hours a week and work p
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Amend law to extend statutory guidance on emergency injectors to early years
Access to appropriate allergy medication, such as adrenaline auto-injectors, can be more limited in early years settings compared to schools. The law needs to be changed to allow the statutory guidance to enter force in September 2026 to co
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Create a public register of UK nationals serving in foreign militaries
We call on the Government to establish a public register of British citizens, including dual nationals, and UK residents serving in foreign armed forces. This should apply to all levels of engagement: active-duty combatants, reservists and
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Make subscription auto-renewal without clear renewal consent illegal.
Many people sign up to services that renew automatically without a clear reminder or fresh consent. People forget, their circumstances change, and they are then tied into another term and charged again when they may no longer want or use th
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Issue national guidelines on exam preparation information
Introduce guidelines on publishing information relating to exam questions to make sure students are not misled by incorrect information. Such guidelines should include restrictions on publishing what are claimed to be "predicted papers" & m
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Veterans to keep benefit entitlement when in receipt of medical compensation
I would like the Government to change the rules on benefits for veterans so that they continue to be entitled to benefits regardless of any medical compensation they receive from the MoD, for example for loss of hearing or other disability.
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Link tax threshold increases for pensioners to the triple lock for pensions
We are concerned that the triple lock rise in UK State Pensions could pull those with a small pension into paying tax. We believe that if the triple lock was to rise by, for example, £400 above the tax threshold, that the tax threshold for
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Create a mandatory public register of all qualified and supervised accountants
Create a mandatory, publicly accessible register of qualified accountants and tax agents. The register should enable individuals and businesses to verify qualifications, professional body membership and AML supervision. We believe it will i
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Ban engagement-driven algorithms that push provocative content on social media
Introduce laws to severely limit engagement-driven algorithms that push emotionally provocative news and political content. Require simple, non-algorithmic or chronological feeds by default, and give users a clear option to turn off behavio
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Create an NHS for animals
Start up an NHS for animals for people who can’t afford private veterinary services.
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Reverse VAT changes on Advance Payments for Motability Vehicles
We want the Government to reverse the changes it made to VAT on advance payments for Motability vehicles, as proposed in the latest Budget. These changes could result in people taking cars that are not suitable due to price increases.
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Give self-employed fathers paternity allowance & increase leave to 4 weeks
The Government should introduce statutory paternity allowance for self-employed fathers, similar to maternity allowance, and increase statutory paternity leave to at least 4 weeks. This could support families, promote early bonding, and imp
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Introduce specific rights for contact with a child for grandparents
If a Grandparent has been a constant part of a child’s life, I believe they should have some rights.
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