UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,271 petitions

Require cyclists to abide by same speed limits as motor vehicles

We want the Government to legislate to change the highway code so cyclists have to abide by the speed limits on roads.

closedOpened 9 Apr 2025
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Require all Family Law Professionals to have training on neurodivergence

I urge the government to make mandatory neurodivergent training a requirement for all family law professionals. This training should focus on understanding neurodivergence, recognising abuse in neurodivergent survivors, & providing tailored

closedOpened 28 Mar 2025
67

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Extend universal credit payments to cover 53 week rent years

The Department for Work and Pensions calculates universal credit payments based on a 52-week year. Some years where there are 53 weeks, if you receive universal credit for housing, you may need to pay for the extra week of rent yourself.

closedOpened 27 Mar 2025
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Lower the age of criminal responsibility to stop gang culture and ASB

I would like the Government to lower the age of criminal responsibility which I think will stop gang culture and anti social behaviour (ASB). I think custodial sentences should be given for those currently under the age of responsibility wh

closedOpened 19 Mar 2025
67

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Review the car insurance industry and car insurance premiums

We think the Government should review why car insurance companies change insurance policy quotes depending on seemingly unrelated factors. Eg start date in 4 weeks time, quote may be a lot cheaper than starting the next working day, and why

closedOpened 14 Mar 2025
67

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Fund free prescriptions for organ transplant patient's lifelong medication

We want the Government to add organ transplant patients to the list of eligible conditions to receive free prescriptions. They require this medication lifelong, to stay alive, conditions like diabetes also require lifelong treatment but are

closedOpened 8 Apr 2025
67

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Fund more school transportation to increase safety for children

Fund more school transport for secondary schools so students do not have to rely on public transport. I think this will be safer for children.

closedOpened 3 Mar 2025
67

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Ban cross-examination of victims of sexual abuse

We think banning cross-examination of victims of sexual abuse in court would be right and be fair to the victims of these dreadful crimes. Victims should be heard, it takes courage to stand up and speak out. We think cross examination is cr

closedOpened 23 Jan 2025
67

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Advocate for and act to support the protection of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh

We think the UK government should leverage its diplomatic influence to advocate for the protection of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

closedOpened 14 Jan 2025
67

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Ban explicit violence and sexualisation in Computer & Video Games

Introduce for use by the appropriate governing body, guidelines or legislative provisions prohibiting publication to persons of all ages in the UK Computer & Video Games (C&VGs) depicting explicit violence & sexualisation

closedOpened 15 Jan 2025
67

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Increase the VAT taxable turnover threshold to £150,000 for small businesses

We believe small businesses are struggling to grow with the current threshold and many businesses are worse off when registering for VAT as you need to make significantly more than the current £90,000 to see the benefits.

openOpened 5 Aug 2026
66

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Appoint a mental health commissioner for all mental health care in England

The commissioner should be responsible for reviewing new and existing training in the NHS. There have been bad choices causing clients so many issues both personal and medical.

openOpened 10 Aug 2026
66

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Cancel the 2% Increase in Tax on Savings Interest scheduled for April 2027

The tax rates on income from savings interest are scheduled to increase by 2% from April 2027 on all rates. This will take the basic rate of tax from 20% to 22%. We object to this 2% raise on all rates from April 2027 and call on the Govern

openOpened 13 Jul 2026
66

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Fund more school holiday clubs for children of working parents aged 5+

Provide funding to increase access to and the number of school holiday clubs for children over 5 in order to support working parents. Many areas have little to no childcare available for children over 5 during the school holidays.

openOpened 11 Jun 2026
66

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Ban AI use with intent to discriminate against minorities & spread extremism

We believe that with negative intent, AI can help fuel racial discrimination and hate within the politics of our country and strips away critical debate and thinking especially in social media, and online safety is then harmed.

openOpened 29 May 2026
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Prohibit the restriction of literary works in school libraries

Make it an offence for schools to restrict pupil access to literary works in school libraries. Our children deserve access to diverse perspectives and ideas through literature, limiting their access based on individual biases curtails their

openOpened 14 May 2026
66

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Condemn & sanction Pakistan for the Kabul hospital bombing & halt arm exports

Impose Magnitsky-style sanctions on Pakistani officials responsible for the March 16 bombing on the Kabul rehabilitation hospital. Suspend all military aid and arms export licenses to Pakistan. Formally condemn this bombing and the mass for

openOpened 8 May 2026
66

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Tax cyclists for road use

We want the Government to tax cyclists, a personal tax for every adult who rides a bicycle on roads.

openOpened 6 May 2026
66

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Social media ban for under fourteen years old

Ban social media for 14 year olds so 15 and 16 year olds don’t suffer.

openOpened 14 Apr 2026
66

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Change the legal age to buy and consume alcohol to 16

Make the legal drinking age 16 in public places like bars and clubs. Make the legal age to purchase alcohol from shops 16 too.

openOpened 13 Apr 2026
66

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Ban full-face masks at football matches

We call on the government to introduce legislation prohibiting the wearing of full-face masks at football matches and within stadium grounds, except where there is a legitimate medical reason.

openOpened 10 Apr 2026
66

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Review outsourcing and bring critical public services in-house

Require government departments and public bodies to review outsourced contracts and bring critical public service functions back in-house where this improves accountability, resilience, and long-term value for money, starting with pension a

openOpened 10 Apr 2026
66

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Exempt motorists from paying road tax on roads of poor quality

Introduce a system where motorists are exempted from road tax charges for roads that are unsafe and have potholes and poor road surfaces. Motorists would only pay per mile road charges or road tax on roads that meet a defined minimum qualit

closedOpened 27 Mar 2026
66

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Ban companies from charging single people higher prices for holidays

I would like the Government to change the law to prevent companies charging single people travelling alone higher prices for holidays.

closedOpened 12 Feb 2026
66

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Instant and permanent driving ban for failing a blood alcohol concentration test

Instant and permanent driving ban for having a blood alcohol concentration test over the legal limit, such as a breathalyser test. There is no excuse for driving under the influence. There should be a one strike and you're out policy.

closedOpened 10 Feb 2026
66

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