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

closedOpened 20 Feb 2025
94

signatures

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

closedOpened 27 Feb 2025
94

signatures

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

closedOpened 24 Jan 2025
94

signatures

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.

openOpened 14 Sept 2026
93

signatures

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

openOpened 17 Aug 2026
93

signatures

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

openOpened 27 May 2026
93

signatures

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

openOpened 8 Apr 2026
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 16 Feb 2026
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 23 Jan 2026
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 15 Jan 2026
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 5 Jan 2026
93

signatures

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

closedOpened 16 Dec 2025
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 16 Dec 2025
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 27 Nov 2025
93

signatures

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

closedOpened 27 Aug 2025
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 2 Sept 2025
93

signatures

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

closedOpened 10 Sept 2025
93

signatures

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

closedOpened 22 Aug 2025
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 6 Aug 2025
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 1 Aug 2025
93

signatures

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

closedOpened 9 May 2025
93

signatures

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

closedOpened 4 Apr 2025
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 21 Mar 2025
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 7 May 2025
93

signatures

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.

closedOpened 5 Mar 2025
93

signatures

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