UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Hold a referendum on Irish unification
We want the six counties of Northern Ireland to be part of the Republic of Ireland.
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Make the Freedom of Information Act apply to sporting National Governing Bodies
We call on the Government to require all sporting National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to be subject to the Freedom of Information Act. NGBs hold substantial authority over who can participate in grassroots and competitive sports.
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Funding for preventative NHS Mental Health Services & set minimum access times
We call on the UK Government to increase funding for preventative NHS mental health care. We think too many people are left to deteriorate while waiting for support. We demand legally enforced access times, and investment in early intervent
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Review how the NHS is checking eligibility for free treatment
Review how effectively the NHS carries out eligibility checks on patients accessing the NHS for long term treatment, and if they are checking ID at each appointment.
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Public inquiry into the abolished defence of provocation, and issue apology
I want a public inquiry into the abolished partial defence of provocation. I want the public to know that victims never provoked their own deaths and were failed. I want an apology for all victims and their families.
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Publish the names and offences of people released early from prison
We urge the Government to create a free public database including the names and offences of those who have been released early from prison. We believe this may help police forces know the types of offenders released and allow the public to
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Review rules on & launch an inquiry into the removal of asbestos
I call for the Government to launch an inquiry to investigate how asbestos removal is taking place, and how asbestos is being tested for, and to review the rules on this.
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Increase funding for the DVLA to reduce delays to medical license decisions
We believe the current process for DVLA decisions on medical driving licenses can cause significant delays and hardship for individuals unable to drive until a decision is made
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Fund cervical smear tests for women above age 64
Cervical smear testing is a proven preventative method of avoiding cervical cancer yet after age 64 these tests stop. However mortality rates from this disease in older women are high, as shown on the Cancer Research U.K. website.
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Improve regulations of holiday rental properties
We want neighbours of adjoining properties to have a legal right to be consulted before a property can be turned into a holiday rental/short term let.
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Reopen the British embassy in Syria.
After closing the embassy in 2012 due to the conflict, we think the British Government should now reopen its embassy in Damascus. We think reopening the embassy and restoring diplomatic ties is crucial for fostering cooperation, ensuring Br
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Make sponsorship cheaper and more flexible for small care businesses
We want the Government to lower sponsorship fees for small care businesses and allow more flexible contracts for overseas care workers. We believe this will help address the care worker shortage and support small providers who cannot meet
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Require social media platforms to allow users to opt out of AI-generated content
We want the Government to require social media platforms operating in the UK to provide users with a clear setting allowing them to opt out of identified AI-generated images, videos and other content in their recommended feeds.
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Update school uniform guidance for extreme weather in England
We feel schools respond inconsistently and should do the following in high temperatures: Yellow – permit wearing secure sandals; Amber –no blazers and ties and option to wear PE kit; Red - students to wear own light, comfortable clothing.
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Mandate deaf awareness training for all employees
Mandate deaf awareness training for all employees in all businesses to allow accessibility for deaf individuals. Create an inclusive, diverse space and bridge the gap with the deaf community and the hearing world. Understanding deaf culture
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Mandate Better Police Training & Presence to Make the Night-Time Economy Safer
We call on Government to help public safety within the NTE by mandating police training on SIA guidelines & customer service, strengthening communication with venues, staff & door supervisors, & increasing policing & visible presence. We be
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Do not introduce social media curfew for 16 & 17 year olds
We believe that the proposed social media curfew for 16 & 17 year olds in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 should be urgently reviewed because it will fail miserably to truly protect our young people. We want effective legislat
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Laws relating to children must use "must" not "should"
Laws involving children often uses the terminology of the word "should", which we believe leads to ambiguous expectations regarding professional responsibilities. We propose changing this language to "must," thereby establishing a clear leg
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Require social medias to have an opt-out for short-form scrollable content
The government should mandate for social media platforms to have an opt-out feature for short-form scrollable content on their platforms. The algorithms that social media platforms employ are addictive by design, and are most effective on s
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Launch an independent inquiry into family court’s handling of domestic abuse
We call on the Government to launch an independent inquiry into the family court system regarding their handling of domestic abuse allegations.
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Free school meals for all pupils and cover compulsory school uniform costs
Education is compulsory, yet most families are required to pay for essential items such as school meals and uniforms. These are not optional costs, and for many households they place a significant financial strain on families.
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Exempt military families from paying stamp duty when moving homes
Exempt military families from paying stamp duty when moving homes (e.g. after paying stamp duty for the first time, it is not incurred on subsequent moves).
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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.
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Reform gambling self-exclusion systems to better protect vulnerable people
Allow banks and other firms to verify self-exclusion status (with consent); introduce stronger penalties where operators breach self-exclusion; create longer default in-person exclusion periods; and require all schemes to offer a nationwide
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Reduce VAT to 5% on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), an alternative to Diesel
HVO is a viable alternative fuel to Diesel. Using it we believe that we can reuse our existing fuel infrastructure and vehicles and make use of a product to support an orderly transition to net zero in realistic timescales without reliance
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