UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Require energy providers to auto-switch pensioners onto the cheapest tariff
Legally require energy providers to automatically move people above the State Pension age onto the cheapest energy tariff option, and for this to be reviewed every 3 months and in line with the energy price cap.
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Increase Passenger Carrying Vehicle GVW limits to accommodate air conditioning
Current maximum permitted Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) restrictions for buses & coaches often do not allow for air conditioning to be fitted to some buses. We believe this needs to be addressed as it’s putting Bus Drivers and others at risk.
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Ban councils from having prayers as part of formal meetings
Ban local authorities from having prayers as part of the agenda for their formal meetings.
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Ban people with criminal records standing for local government or Parliament
Pass a law that blocks anyone who has a criminal record from running for position in Parliament or local government
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Stop schools posting images of students on public social media platforms
We want the Government to ensure that schools use secure, closed platforms for sharing student images, and to prohibit the use of public social media for this purpose. Schools should set the example for social media use.
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Scrap landfill tax, review fly-tipping enforcement and fund council-led clean up
The Government should review landfill tax and its impact on fly-tipping, cut disposal costs for households and small businesses, and fund stronger enforcement. It should support councils with clean up resources, improve access to legal wast
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Ban Hunts hounds & hunt members from bridleways & footpaths through private land
Ban any Hunts, Hunt members on horseback or foot and their packs of hounds from bridleways and footpaths going through private farmland or private land without the express written permission of the landowners.
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Require curfews and scrolling breaks on social media for under 16s, don't ban it
I strongly encourage to add curfews to social media for under 16s & scrolling breaks. This could prevent doom scrolling and boost productivity. I firmly believe this is far better than a ban as social media helps people to explore different
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Compensate those affected by issues with government's wall insulation schemes
Some homeowners signed up for an energy efficiency scheme run by the government. The scheme provided internal and external wall insulation to houses, which in some cases has since caused damp, mould and significant damage. Homeowners are ca
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Provide funding to dig out and clean all rivers
Provide funding for relevant bodies to dig out and clean all our rivers to make them deeper and cleaner allowing water to flow and rivers to to have greater capacity which may in turn reduce flooding of farmland and housing areas
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Extend ELCAS claim period for Armed Forces Personnel after leaving service
We believe the ELCAS credits claim period for service leavers is too short and doesn’t reflect the challenges veterans can face when adjusting to civilian life, and we call on the government to extend the claim period so former personnel ha
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Require Local Authorities return children when original concerns no longer apply
We want the Government to change the law so that children cannot remain in foster care when the original concerns that led to their removal have been proven to no longer apply.
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Allow people with coeliac disease to join the armed forces
I would like the Government to supply gluten free food/ration packs for people with coeliac disease so that people with the disease can join the armed forces.
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Make Carbon Monoxide Alarms a Legal Requirement in Every Household
Carbon monoxide is often called the “silent killer” because you cannot see it, smell it, or taste it. It creeps into homes and takes lives without warning. In the UK, dozens of people die every year and thousands are treated in hospital bec
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Review anti-corruption laws around private profit in public office
Review legislation aimed at preventing corruption in public office. Consider creating a new independent body responsible for ensuring public officials cannot profit from private industry through their roles, both during and after their time
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Add Parkinson's to list of conditions eligible for medical exemption certificate
We urge the Government to add Parkinson’s to the list of conditions that entitle individuals to a medical exemption certificate so that they can access free prescriptions, as many will be on lifelong medication for this progressive neurolog
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Ban songs about knife crime and violence on social media and music apps
Social media platforms and music apps may allow children to listen to music talking about knives and crime. I want a ban on music that I think glamorises this lifestyle.
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Ban Digital Billboards in Cities to Reduce Light Pollution/Adverts & Save Energy
We call on the Government to completely ban digital billboards in our cities.
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Create a 24/7 death certification, burial, and repatriation service
We call on the UK Government to provide a 24/7 death certification, burial, and repatriation service to prevent delays during weekends, holidays, or bank holidays. In urgent cases, especially those involving religious, cultural, or humanita
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Introduce a tax on AI usage & modify AI regulation to help UK jobs & workers
We call on the Government to introduce a tax on AI usage to fund worker retraining and require AI impact assessments. We want the Government to protect workers from large-scale automation that may result from AI.
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Change law so people over 16 get a whole life term if they commit knife crime
We think that action on knife crime has to be taken. We want the government to introduce stronger sentencing for carrying weapon without a lawful excuse and for offenders over 16 to receive a mandatory whole life term.
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Ban the sale of all rawhide products for pets
I want the government to completely ban the sale of all rawhide products. I want it to be illegal for all supermarkets, pet shops and all retailers to supply or sell rawhide pet products. I believe that these products can be unsafe and some
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Offer injured veterans housing in surplus military accommodation
We call on the Government to protect injured veterans by providing housing for them in surplus military accommodation.
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Stop ICB Funding Caps on Right to Choose access for Autism & ADHD Assessments
We ask the Government to stop Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) from imposing funding caps on Right to Choose providers until an immediate, actionable plan with strict, legally binding timescales is implemented to eliminate the assessment backl
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Make British Sign Language (BSL) compulsory in high schools in England
The Government should make British Sign Language (BSL) a compulsory lesson in secondary schools across England, ensuring pupils have regular opportunities to learn and develop practical BSL communication skills.
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