UK Parliament Petitions

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

17,310 petitions

Government to commit to 654,000+ new homes a Year in England for 10 Years

Government to establish a mission to deliver 654,000+ new homes a year in England, scaling capacity (skills and materials), fund infrastructure and genuinely affordable homes.

closedOpened 30 Jan 2026
99

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Make Christmas Eve a bank holiday

Christmas Eve is a magical time, but many people are required to work until 5pm or later, losing valuable time that could be spent with loved ones. Making Christmas Eve a bank holiday would allow workers more time to travel, prepare, and be

closedOpened 27 Jan 2026
99

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Make it a criminal offense to park across a drive or drop kerb

We want the Government to make it a criminal offense to park a vehicle across a drive or drop kerb.

closedOpened 26 Jan 2026
99

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Make Letterbox Contact a Legal Requirement for safe Birth Parents

We call for the reform of adoption laws to make letterbox contact a legal right for safe birth parents. This can bring reassurance & healing; for children, it can preserve identity, belonging & wellbeing. Some birth parents are allowed one

closedOpened 3 Dec 2025
99

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Make smacking a child a specific offence

I want the government or parliament to ban parents from smacking a child as this shouldn't be an acceptable form of punishment.

closedOpened 9 Oct 2025
99

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Abolish waiting period to retake DVSA instructional ability test & add training

When a PDI or ADI fails their part 3 or standards check for the third time, they can lose their badge and therefore their job, and must wait 2 years before retaking. We think this should be changed to mandatory extra training and retesti

closedOpened 20 Aug 2025
99

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Free childcare entitlements for adopted children while parent on adoption leave

Fund free childcare for adopted children whilst their parents are on adoption leave so they receive similar entitlements to working parents.

closedOpened 24 Jul 2025
99

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Stop arms sales and any military support to Ukraine and Israel.

We demand the government cease all arms sales to these countries along with any military support. We believe we should end our part in the pain and destruction inflicted by war, and that we should not support weapons but instead, invest the

closedOpened 11 Aug 2025
99

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New Right to Buy discounts, social housing replacement and stricter resale rules

Introduce more sustainable Right to Buy discount levels for tenants and reverse recent discount cuts. Legally require & fully fund one-for-one replacement of all social homes sold with new social rent properties in the same local area. Intr

closedOpened 7 Jul 2025
99

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Increase NHS funding for women’s health including hubs and access to care

We urge the UK Government to increase funding for Women’s Health Hubs and access to menopause, fertility, and reproductive care. We think every woman deserves fair, informed, and accessible support.

closedOpened 30 May 2025
99

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Scrap the ‘3-Month Before and 9-Month After’ Rule for PIP Eligibility

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants must have faced difficulties for at least three months before applying and expect them to continue for at least nine months after claiming.

closedOpened 16 Apr 2025
99

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Regulate & License the Non-Surgical Cosmetic Sector

To provide inclusive regulatory standards and licensing for non-surgical cosmetic professionals who offer treatments and services such as; dermal filler injections, toxin injections, fat dissolving injections, invasive cosmetic treatments

closedOpened 12 Mar 2025
99

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Introduce self-defence into the secondary school PE curriculum for all students

We think self-defence is an essential life skill as we think violent crime is a major problem and cause of concern in the UK. We think this could be prevented if the public knew how to avoid violent situations, and could effectively protect

closedOpened 27 Feb 2025
99

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Require charities to introduce caps on their CEO's pay

I do not think that those in charge of charities should be earning hundreds of thousands of pounds, when people often donate to charities to help those who need it.

closedOpened 21 Jan 2025
99

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Require energy companies to incorporate standing charges into unit prices

Standing charges are applied regardless of usage and disproportionately affect low-energy users. Instead, we think the Government should require energy companies to include the cost in the unit price. We think this would ensure large users

closedOpened 6 Jan 2025
99

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Require all civil servants to work in the office 5 days a week

We want the government to require all civil servants to work 5 days a week from the office. We think that productivity has collapsed post COVID and working from home is the main culprit.

closedOpened 20 Dec 2024
99

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Standardise Women’s Titles as "Ms" and Eliminate Titles Based on Marital Status

1. Update legal documents, government forms, and public records to include only the title "Ms" for women. 2. Eliminate "Miss" and "Mrs." as options on official forms, correspondence, and in public records. 3. Launch a public awareness

closedOpened 20 Dec 2024
99

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Cap private dental charges

We think Private dental charges should be capped as currently we think they are unaffordable for many residents. We think these prices urgently require strict regulations.

closedOpened 4 Feb 2025
99

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Remove the 100% additional council tax premium on second homes

From 1 April 2025, billing authorities in England can charge a council tax premium of up to 100% (that is, up to 200% of the normal bill) on second homes. We think this is disproportionately discriminatory as there is no 100% increase in th

openOpened 1 Jun 2026
98

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Fund an NHS fast-track route for ADHD/autism diagnosis, care, and treatment

Fund a fast-track route in the NHS to end years-long waits for ADHD and autism care. Guarantee fast diagnosis, timely treatment, and fair NHS access so patients aren’t denied prescriptions after private diagnosis. Stop the postcode inequali

closedOpened 24 Apr 2026
98

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Review parental responsibility for their child’s violent behaviour

We ask the Government to review and strengthen laws so that when young people repeatedly carry weapons or commit violent crimes, and parents fail to act, there are appropriate consequences for parents such as penalties or mandatory interven

closedOpened 28 Apr 2026
98

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Introduce lessons on neurodivergence to the curriculum for all children

Every child should have the chance to be understood. I want the curriculum to require that all children be taught about neurodivergence. This should include teaching on Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia (DCD), Dyscalculia, Tourette's Syndro

closedOpened 23 Feb 2026
98

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Require a by-election if MPs / Councillors change parties or become independent

The Government should legislate to require a by-election to be held if an MP or Local Councillor switches political party in the middle of the parliamentary term so affected constituents get the opportunity to vote in an election to decide

closedOpened 20 Feb 2026
98

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Require CMS to collect evidence that child maintenance is spent on the children

Currently, there is no formal accountability for where money given to a receiving parent is spent. No receipts for clothing/food/housing etc. This money could be being spent anywhere. We think itemised receipts for CMS spend should be manda

closedOpened 16 Sept 2025
98

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Review verification processes used to verify age of illegal migrants under 18

We call for a review of the age verification processes used to verify whether an illegal migrant is under the age of 18 when they have no legal documentation to prove their age.

closedOpened 29 Sept 2025
98

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