UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,242 petitions

Hospital Treatment should not count towards School Absence figures

We think the Government should exclude days when a child is hospitalized and receiving treatment from their total annual class absence figure. We think there should be a clear distinction between a child reported as being ill vs a child rec

closedOpened 20 Jan 2025
84

signatures

Provide tax refund for work commute expenses

We call on the Government to introduce a tax refund for commuting expenses, including costs for fuel, public transport, or vehicle maintenance. We believe this would provide financial relief to workers who commute and ensure fairness for th

closedOpened 24 Dec 2024
84

signatures

Grant Indefinite Leave to Remain for Long-Term International Students in the UK

We would like the government to grant Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to international students who have stayed for three years or more, followed all legal requirements, and secured a job post-graduation. We think this would affirm their c

closedOpened 5 Dec 2024
84

signatures

Require firms to protect children and vulnerable people from in-game purchases

Introduce law to require gaming companies to protect children from exploitative in-game purchases and manipulative monetisation. In our view, games aimed at children should not use excessive prices, exclusive rewards or fear of missing out

openOpened 2 Sept 2026
83

signatures

Mandate neuro-competence for workplace managers

We call on the Government to mandate a statutory "neuro-competence" standard for workplace managers in businesses with 50+ staff. This must include undergoing complete accredited training to safely manage diverse cognitive, processing, and

openOpened 18 Jun 2026
83

signatures

Fund Free Childcare for all Full-Time Student Parents (Not Means Tested)

Fund free childcare for parents who are full-time students. This support should not be means tested. Many student parents struggle to continue their education because childcare costs are too high. Current support is limited, excluding full-

openOpened 8 May 2026
83

signatures

Review time limits and communication standards in school safeguarding cases

The Government must review the need for time limits for safeguarding investigations involving schools & agencies like the LADO, DBS & TRA to ensure they are clear & to promote better & quicker sharing of information between organisations.

openOpened 1 May 2026
83

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Review rules to protect voter freedom and ensure secure UK elections

We want the Government to set up a review of current electoral rules to ensure every vote is cast freely, securely & in secret. We believe it should strengthen polling station rules, tighten postal voting safeguards while keeping access for

openOpened 8 May 2026
83

signatures

Stop all Universal Credit Reviews and Bank Statement requests

We believe it is an invasion of privacy to have to provide several months of bank statements and other documents to obtain Universal Credit. We think that if a benefit claimant is breaking the law, this should be charged as an offence and p

openOpened 21 Apr 2026
83

signatures

Increase the Local Housing Allowance and freeze private rents

In London, private tenants may pay around £2,500 per month for a three-bedroom home, compared to around £700 for council housing. To address this gap, the Government should fund increases to the Local Housing Allowance annually and rent fre

closedOpened 2 Mar 2026
83

signatures

Stop MPs and Ministers from attributing extreme political views to the public

Add a rule to the House of Commons Members Code of Conduct and THE Ministerial Code setting out that MPs and Ministers should not attribute extreme political views to members of the public without clear evidence.

closedOpened 18 Dec 2025
83

signatures

Review procedures to ensure terrorist regimes & groups don't receive UK funding

We call upon Parliament and the Government to conduct a review of procedures used to ensure no UK taxpayer funds, indirectly or otherwise, go to foreign governments, organisations, or groups known to support, finance, or engage in terrorism

closedOpened 2 Dec 2025
83

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Change childcare funding eligibility to be based on household income up to £200k

Change the criteria for funded childcare so that eligibility is based on joint household income of up to £200k rather than individual thresholds. Current rules exclude many families where one parent earns above the limit, meaning a lot of h

closedOpened 7 Nov 2025
83

signatures

Mandatory drug tests & psychiatric psychological assessments for public servants

We call on all public servants to be subject to mandatory drug testing every 3 months, and mandatory psychological and psychiatric assessments annually. We also call on there to be a mandatory public disclosure of membership of groups, soci

closedOpened 10 Nov 2025
83

signatures

Reform tax rules so rental income is taxed on profit, not revenue

Reform Section 24 so rental income is taxed on profit, not revenue. We think this would make new-build flats bought under Help to Buy or Shared Ownership more attractive to buyers and investors. We believe this could allow first-time buyer

closedOpened 29 Sept 2025
83

signatures

Licence all dog breeders and limit litters to one per dog

We want the government to make it law that all dog breeders must be licenced and that each dog is only allowed a limited amount of litters in their lifetime.

closedOpened 23 Sept 2025
83

signatures

Provide funding to subsidise school uniforms for all children

We want the Government to provide funding to subsidise free or significantly more affordable school uniforms for all school children to help families. We believe no child should be excluded or disadvantaged from education as their family ca

closedOpened 23 Sept 2025
83

signatures

No prosecutions or points for speeding offences under 30mph

No prosecution or issuing points for offences in 20mph zones driving under 30mph. Only fines.

closedOpened 5 Sept 2025
83

signatures

Allow people to listen to live commercial ATC (Air Traffic Control)

There is a law which restricts people from listening to Live ATC from UK airports. Whilst not an issue from most, I think it is a relatively pointless and outdated law which helps no one. It prevent people who enjoy aviation from listening

closedOpened 12 Aug 2025
83

signatures

Ban AI scrapers from scraping websites that have opted out

We want the Government to pass legislation making compliance with websites' wishes on web scrapers (often expressed through the robots.txt file) legally binding for all AI companies training their models that operate within the UK.

closedOpened 12 Jun 2025
83

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Cap profits at 10% of revenues for essential goods and services

Amid the cost of living crisis some energy, water, and food companies are making profits. I think a profit cap would ensure fair pricing. I propose limiting profits to 10% of total revenue, balancing affordability for consumers with sustain

closedOpened 14 Apr 2025
83

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Parliament to approve nominations of non-career diplomat positions

Parliament should require its approval of all nominations for positions representing the United Kingdom overseas of people who are not career diplomats or other current public servants. This should include special envoys. We'd also like the

closedOpened 7 Mar 2025
83

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Keep stamp duty threshold for first time home buyers at £425,000 or more

We feel that the change to the stamp duty threshold is an added burden for first time buyers who have been saving for a long time. We want the government to consider an extension of the £425,000 threshold, and to push the dates for reducin

closedOpened 12 Mar 2025
83

signatures

Require social media platforms to identify and remove all unsafe content.

We think social media platforms can be a haven for misinformation, scam ads, generally unsafe content, and rising abuse. We feel reports are often ignored and inaction could allow the content to run rife on these platforms. We think this ca

closedOpened 21 Feb 2025
83

signatures

Review the regulation of solicitors

I believe that the Solicitor's Regulation Authority (SRA) guidance and power is limited. I believe some British solicitors wilfully abuse their powers to issue false claims, false evidence or use dangerous tactics to destroy innocent citize

closedOpened 14 Feb 2025
83

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