UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Enable Ukrainian students to take their GCSEs in Ukrainian
We want the government to enable students to take their GCSE exams in Ukrainian. This could provide Ukrainian students with the opportunity to take exams in their native language.
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Ban the sale of defaced power tools & large power tool sales at car boot fairs
We urge the Government to pass a law which bans the sale of power tools with a defaced or removed serial number, and which bans the sale of large power tools at car boot fairs.
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Increase funding for schools and colleges
We want the government to increase the funding for schools and colleges. We feel that funding has a major impact on schools/colleges and the staff and students.
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Regulate telemetric / AI robots
Bipedal and quadruped robots are now publicly available, and we think the market is may significantly expand over the coming years. However, unlike drones, there are no laws or mandatory training to use these robots in public/protected spac
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Make it illegal for parents to smack children
We want the government to bring in legislation which prohibits the slapping, hitting and smacking of children.
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Don’t consider bonus or overtime payments when calculating universal credit
Change the law so that people who claim universal credits & work, don't get penalised if they receive a bonus in work or if they work a small amount of overtime for a special occasion coming up i.e. a child's birthday, xmas.
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Pass a law to ban the addition of iron to food
We urge the Government to pass a law that bans adding iron to food. We believe that during the 1940s, there were good reasons for adding iron to food as anaemia was not well understood. Now that is not the case. In 2004, Denmark banned cert
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Only allow alcohol to be sold in pubs and in wine stores between certain times
I believe alcohol should: 1) only be sold in pubs 2) only be sold in wine stores between certain times
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Fund NHSBSA to provide timely NHS pension information and forecasts
Government to ensure all NHS Pension Scheme members can access up-to-date pension information and retirement forecasts within reasonable timescales, by providing funding to support NHSBSA to clear the backlog and introduce service standards
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Local Councillors to be limited to represent one council only
Change the law to prevent local councillors from being elected & sitting on more than one council. We believe this would immediately remove any conflict of interest & ensure that councillors' time is devoted to just one ward - an exception
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Increase funding for staff in hospitals to support those in mental health crisis
Increase funding for more staff to ensure vulnerable patients cannot hurt themselves. When anybody, whatever age, is admitted to a general or psychiatric hospital, whether this be A&E or detained under the Mental Health Act, they must be ke
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Fund NHS clinical trials of psilocybin-assisted therapy
Fund and support NHS-backed clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant mental illness, with approved research sites, licensed clinicians, safety screening, psychological support, patient follow-up, and published
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Ban employers from using AI tools to sift job applications
We ask the government to regulate the use of AI for recruitment and hiring, directly resulting in systemic application rejection and job prospect paralysis for qualified citizens.
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Improve awareness of Clare’s Law and require earlier right to know disclosures
Require earlier Clare’s Law right to know disclosures from the police where there is clear risk, and improve awareness of right to ask through schools, workplaces and public information so more people know the scheme exists and can seek hel
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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
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Allow independent search and rescue charities to use blue lights at emergencies
Require the Government to amend regulations to allow independent search and rescue charities to use blue lights and other emergency warning equipment when responding to authorised call-outs.
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Cap insurance prices for cars 1.4 litre and under with under 100 horsepower
Cap out the prices that insurance companies can charge
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Ensure fair access to suitable vehicles under the Motability scheme
I’d like the Government to allow Motability customers to access luxury vehicles just as a person who can work can.
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Allow humanitarian medal to be awarded retrospectively
We would like the operating principles of the Humanitarian Aid Medal to be amended so that it can be awarded retrospectively, so that it could be awarded to those involved in Operation Rescript the military operation to provide support duri
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Review support for FND sufferers and waiting times for treatment
I am a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) sufferer and have been since 2023, however there are people that have suffered far longer than me, and we all feel as if there is absolutely no support from the NHS unless you push for it, and t
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Autism & ADHD Screening Mandatory for Women Before Diagnosis of Mood Disorders
Require Autism and ADHD screening for women before mood disorder diagnoses. Introduce neurodivergence-informed pathways, ensure clinicians are trained in how Autism and ADHD present in women, and improve diagnostic accuracy to reduce harm,
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Require stricter evidence thresholds for DVLA to start medical investigations
The DVLA should have stricter evidence thresholds before undertaking medical assessments of an individual's fitness to hold a licence. They should not be allowed to act on the basis of third-party or anonymous reports without a higher stand
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Increase NHS Funding, and take action to address staffing and efficiency issues
1. Increase NHS funding to ensure it keeps pace with inflation & demand. 2. Tackle staff shortages by increasing investment in recruitment, fair pay, & retention 3. Drive further expansion of preventative health measures 4. Increase inve
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Exempt private schools from VAT if they meet certain charitable criteria
VAT on private schools should apply only if they fail certain charitable criteria, such as offering free/reduced places, teaching support, or shared facilities. We believe this could promote fairness, integration, and access, avoiding elit
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Review rules regarding buyers who pull out of a chain
We think the Government should look at new rules for anyone who pulls out of a property chain. People pay for solicitors and searches and then the buyer pulls out and people lose money.
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