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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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