UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,242 petitions
Introduce conveyancing laws similar to those in Scotland, across England & Wales
I urge the UK Government to introduce laws for the conveyancing process currently used in Scotland to be used across England and Wales. I believe this could speed up property sales and stimulate the economy while reducing the burden on conv
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Minimum sentence of 30 years in prison for minors who commit premeditated murder
Minors who kill other children may be able to leave prison and live their lives after 12 years, but what about the family of the murdered victim - they can't just start their life again. I believe stricter sentences would be a stronger dete
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Introduce an annual Windfall Tax on the most profitable Energy Firms
Energy Bills in the UK are some of the highest in Europe & at the same time the Energy Firms continue to make large profits Introduce an Annual Windfall Tax on the most profitable firms & use the money to provide support to elderly or vu
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Introduce a partial-capacity disability benefit for those reducing work hours
We want the Government to introduce a ongoing disability benefit to top up the income of working individuals with chronic illnesses who need to reduce their hours on medical advice, without facing financial hardship.
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Strengthen wildfire response - funding for dedicated firefighting aircraft
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and more severe due to hotter, drier weather. Fire and Rescue Services often have to rely solely on ground crews, which can struggle to reach fires in remote areas such as moorland, forests and mountains
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Review and expand the definition of rape in law
Currently, under the law, men and women who are sexually assaulted by women cannot be seen as rape victims due to a definition focused on penetration with a penis, even though many people view this as rape. Female perpetrators can only be c
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Make it illegal for doorbell footage to be used by companies for AI training
Make it illegal for companies to use doorbell or home CCTV footage to train AI on recognisable people without permission. Only footage that is fully anonymised, with strict limits on use and storage, regular checks, and fines for breaking t
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Mandate a "One-Click to Cancel" button for all online subscriptions
We want the Government to use the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 to require companies to provide a prominent, one-click cancellation button for any subscription purchased online.
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Review how ebooks could be made cheaper for libraries
Review the Public Lending Right Act 1979, to take into account ebooks and how to make them cheaper for libraries.
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Fund new Jewish community centres to foster cohesion and combat antisemitism.
We urge the Government to create a dedicated funding stream, administered by the Home Office or DLUHC, to support the construction and refurbishment of Jewish community centres and synagogues in areas with growing Jewish populations.
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Protect 5-Year ILR and Benefits for Refugees Already on the Path to settlement
We want the Government to keep the 5-year ILR route for refugees and commit to ensuring that any new rules or benefit restrictions do not apply to those already holding refugee status or already on the existing pathway to ILR.
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Reassess CMS calculations to include assets and non-PAYE income for parents
We ask the Government to conduct a full review of Child Maintenance System calculation rules for parents who are self-employed or work outside the PAYE system. We request a modernised, transparent assessment framework reflecting the true fi
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Hold a referendum on the re-introduction of capital punishment for murder
Hold a referendum to bring back capital punishment for the crime of murder.
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Amend age-of-consent laws to protect those under 21
Currently, the age-of-consent in England and Wales is 16, with only a handful of exceptions. I believe this is woefully inadequate, as 16-20-year-olds are still maturing, and can still be taken advantage of by older adults.
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Give UK taxpayers a direct say in how a proportion of their taxes are spent.
We want the Government to introduce a system that allows UK taxpayers to vote on how a set proportion of public spending is allocated each year. This would increase transparency, improve trust in public spending, and ensure that taxpayers
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Increase defence spending to 5.5% GDP by 2029
Increase the defence budget to 5.5% of GDP by 2029. Additionally, we want the Government to recreate the dissolved Admiralty and Air Ministry Departments.
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Require that schools allow uniform purchase from any supplier
We believe that the government should bring a piece of legislation that states schools should have to allow more freedom with their uniform rules to allow for cheaper, durable and comfortable clothing options that can be brought from any su
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Regulate & limit gambling advertising broadcasting times & content
We think harsher laws on advertising gambling, particularly sports betting and online casinos/bingo, should be introduced to combat rising problem gambling, especially among young people. This should include limits on when/how much can be b
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Make it a legal requirement for wages to increase in line with inflation yearly
Protect the value of workers salaries by making it a legal requirement that all employers increase salary and hourly wage, at the minimum, in line with inflation annually.
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Enshrine women's right to choose an abortion in law
Enshrine women's right to choose to have an abortion in law. We believe this will help protect women's right to choose from future governments and any religious influence.
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Legalise Everyday Carry of Folding Pocket Knives with Common Locking Mechanisms
I urge the UK government to include common pocket knife locking mechanisms—such as frame locks, liner locks, back locks, and button locks—under the everyday carry (EDC) exemptions. This change would legalise a wide range of commonly used po
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Reform Dog Laws: Licensing & Mandatory Training Instead of Breed Bans
Replace breed specific bans with a licensing system for all dogs and stricter requirements for powerful breeds. Licensing could include mandatory training for owners and dogs, ensuring responsible ownership, improving public safety and prev
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Revoke visas of parents whose children are convicted of serious violent crime
We think that parents whose children are convicted of serious crimes should have their visas revoked and should be deported. We think that the offenders should be deported too.
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Climate policies: do more to engage and consider impacts on disabled people
I would like the Government to do more to explicitly consider and consult disabled people in its development of climate change policies.
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Extend the 2007 workplace smoking ban and 2015 car smoking ban to include vapes
Extend the 2007 workplace smoking ban to include the use of vapes in a workplace and extend the 2015 ban on smoking in a car with a child to also include vapes.
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