UK Parliament Petitions

Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.

16,115 petitions

Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union

Given that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry.

closedOpened 8 Nov 2024Gov responded
10.7k

signatures

Hold a public inquiry to review the use of dopamine agonists

Hold an inquiry into the use of dopamine agonists covering: impulse control disorders; potential physical harms & misdiagnosis of vascular dementia; & any lessons from past & current criminal proceedings involving dopamine agonist patients.

openOpened 22 Apr 2026
10.6k

signatures

Fund a National Endometriosis Registry and Audit to Help Improve NHS Care

We call for a National Endometriosis Registry to record, track and annually audit data on diagnosis, treatment & outcomes. We think this could help to: Hold services to account; Reduce postcode inequality; Ensure endometriosis is treated a

closedOpened 27 Aug 2025Gov responded
10.6k

signatures

Ban "small-scale fracking" for onshore oil and gas

Fracking forces fluid into rocks to open cracks so oil or gas can flow out. It was banned in 2019 after being blamed for causing earthquakes in shale gas drilling. But the ban only covers fracking with large volumes of fluid.

closedOpened 4 Jul 2025Gov responded
10.6k

signatures

Seek to Rejoin the EU Pet Passport Scheme

Cut the cost of pet travel by seeking to rejoin the EU pet passport scheme. This does not require EU membership; Norway, Switzerland and Andorra are members, as is NI. The scheme allows vaccinated pets to travel freely without needing expen

closedOpened 11 Feb 2025Gov responded
10.6k

signatures

Ratify the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention 1989 (ILO Convention 169)

We ask the Government to ratify ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples and consider whether it would be appropriate to formally recognise the English, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish, and Manx as the indigenous peoples of Great Britai

openOpened 1 Apr 2026Gov responded
10.6k

signatures

Restart issuing oil and gas licenses in the North Sea

I would like the Government to reverse the policy of not issuing new contracts to search for and extract oil and gas in the North Sea and British waters.

closedOpened 21 Jan 2025Gov responded
10.6k

signatures

Stop the Chagos Deal

We believe the Chagos Deal is a terrible disaster, and we find the cost unaffordable. We have concerns that it could harm the indigenous Chagossian people, and our national interests. We urge the House of Commons to block any legislation re

closedOpened 18 Sept 2025Gov responded
10.6k

signatures

Require DBS Checks for Tattoo Artists in England

We call on the government to introduce mandatory DBS checks for all licensed tattoo artists in England. Wales has shown this approach works. DBS checks will prevent those with violent or sexual criminal histories from working with clients,

closedOpened 21 Nov 2025Gov responded
10.6k

signatures

Ban default service charges and pre-set digital tip screens in hospitality

Prohibit hospitality businesses from automatically adding "discretionary" service charges to bills, and ban digital card readers from prompting customers with pre-set tip percentages before payment. We believe all tipping must be 100% volun

openOpened 22 Apr 2026Gov responded
10.5k

signatures

Transparency and Review of the free zones and ports impacts

To ensure full transparency by releasing data on governance, funding, and operations of free zones. Plus a public review to assess impacts, such as job displacement and value for taxpayers money

closedOpened 30 Jun 2025Gov responded
10.5k

signatures

Do not remove trial by jury for certain cases

The MoJ plans to remove the right to trial by jury for either-way cases with a likely sentence of three years or less. We believe it is an ancient right allowing us to be judged by our peers and this right must never be lost.

closedOpened 18 Dec 2025Gov responded
10.5k

signatures

Do Not Scrap the 1265 Directed Time Provision for Teachers

We are concerned about reports that the 1265 directed time policy for teachers may be scrapped. We feel teachers have faced real terms pay cuts, and view 1265 as the only thing protecting staff from even more unpaid and excessive workload.

closedOpened 19 Feb 2026Gov responded
10.5k

signatures

Introduce legally enforceable safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in the NHS

Make minimum staffing levels a legal requirement by introducing national nurse-to-patient ratios that can help guarantee patient safety and protect staff wellbeing.

closedOpened 25 Sept 2025Gov responded
10.4k

signatures

Provide funding for a nationwide, nature-rich river corridor network.

Support farmers and landowners to make space for water with more, easily accessible funding schemes. We call on government to commit to providing financial incentives to help farmers create & maintain connected land along all river corridor

closedOpened 4 Jun 2025Gov responded
10.4k

signatures

The UK should start talks on forming a CANZUK union

I would like for the UK to engage in talks with Canada, New Zealand and Australia on forming a CANZUK union. I believe this would make for a good alternative to the EU, increasing trade, freedom of movement and to create more economic growt

closedOpened 24 Jan 2025Gov responded
10.4k

signatures

Fund more staff training and better facilities in psychiatric hospitals

We want the government to increase funding to hire and train qualified professionals who understand mental health and their side effects and can deal with difficult situations in the correct manner.

closedOpened 31 Mar 2025Gov responded
10.4k

signatures

Make it a crime to purposely delay ringing the emergency services

I believe it should be a crime for a person to purposely delay ringing the emergency services in a medical emergency. I would like the Government to introduce legislation to make this a crime.

closedOpened 10 Jan 2025Gov responded
10.4k

signatures

Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing ECAA visa holders

We ask the UK Government to keep the 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain for former ECAA (Turkish Businessperson) visa holders. Extending it to 10 years breaks previous commitments and unfairly affects those who built lives and busin

closedOpened 4 Nov 2025Gov responded
10.4k

signatures

Require social workers to use body-worn cameras during statutory visits

We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring social workers to use body-worn cameras during statutory home visits, child protection investigations, and formal assessments.

closedOpened 16 Feb 2026Gov responded
10.3k

signatures

Require landfills that cause smells and toxins near residential areas to close

I want the government to look into revoking licenses from landfill sites that continue to dump large amount of waste, causing hydrogen sulphide to be emitted into the atmosphere.

closedOpened 13 Nov 2024Gov responded
10.3k

signatures

Reduce roadside littering: penalty points, increase fines, fund litter picks

Allow authorities to impose penalty points on drivers for discarding litter from a vehicle. Increase minimum on the spot fines for littering and awareness through TV/online campaigns. Insist businesses take more responsibility in anti-litte

closedOpened 23 Feb 2026Gov responded
10.3k

signatures

Automatic extension for Non- Molestation order when it is breached

The Government should change the law so that Non-Molestation Orders must be automatically extended where an abuser has breached the order and been convicted. Victims should not be forced to relive trauma through further statements and court

openOpened 15 Jun 2026Gov responded
10.3k

signatures

Return Royal Mail to public ownership

We are concerned that Royal Mail has made profits for years while having repeated industrial disputes with loyal postal workers. Letter delivery has failed time and again. We believe privatisation has clearly failed — the Government should

openOpened 25 Mar 2026
10.3k

signatures

Urgently review & adjust steel import quota & tariff changes - effective 01/07

Either, the timeline for these changes needs extending The 60% quota reduction needs reducing The 50% tariff applied after quarterly quota exhaustion needs significant reduction The impacted commodity codes needs review & reduction Or a

openOpened 15 May 2026Gov responded
10.3k

signatures

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