UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,286 petitions

Change the law for opposite-sex couples to convert civil partnership to marriage

Allow opposite-sex couples to convert civil partnerships into marriage without dissolution, Remove mandatory waiting period linked to dissolution, Introduce a simple administrative conversion process Set fees similar to those paid by same-

openOpened 14 May 2026
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Abolish grammar schools & reallocate funding to SEND & mainstream schools

Require phase out of remaining state-funded selective grammar schools. Reallocate funding to SEND support. Require local authorities to redirect resources from selective testing (11 plus) toward an inclusive, mainstream-first education syst

openOpened 8 May 2026
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Reform statutory leave so all workers have enough paid leave to truly live

I want the Government to reform statutory annual leave so that all workers: Receive roughly the same number of paid holidays as school children (~13 weeks per year). Have flexible leave options for personal projects, mental health, and

openOpened 7 May 2026
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Fund direct employment routes for prisoners upon release

Fund direct routes into employment for prisoners after release in order to reduce reoffending rates and increase national cohesion. The introduction of job-related facilities in prisons with partnered businesses could lead to direct employm

openOpened 29 Apr 2026
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Review how public services can be more Compassionate, Trauma-Informed & ND Aware

I want the government to undertake a review to better understand why many aspects of life may feel overwhelming for those who are ND, Care Experienced, or Unpaid Carers and recognise the many systems that may impact their Emotional and MH

openOpened 22 Apr 2026
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Call a Public Inquiry on Qatar’s Influence on UK Politics & Democratic Processes

We are concerned about reports of Qatar‑linked lobbying, funding & influence efforts shaping political decisions, public debate, educational & institutional behaviour in the UK. We believe it is important to determine the scope & impact of

openOpened 21 Apr 2026
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Exempt 2330-qualified electricians with 15+ years experience from retraining

Give 'Grandfather rights' to the 2330 qualification for electricians with 15+ years’ documented professional experience, ensuring they can work in core roles without requiring retraining.

closedOpened 25 Mar 2026
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Ban schools from issuing absence fines to both parents if they’re separated

We want the Government to change the rules so that school attendance fines are not automatically issued to both parents if they are separated, and only to be issued to the parent who arranged or agreed to the unauthorised absence.

closedOpened 10 Mar 2026
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Make people who are Registered Blind exempt from PIP reassessments

A recent review of PIP was intended to ensure that individuals with the most 'severe disabling conditions' are never again called for reassessments. However, being 'Registered Blind' is not classed as one and such people are therefore not e

closedOpened 6 Mar 2026
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Require that all vehicles (except emergency services) are limited to 70mph

We want the government to require that all road vehicles are limited to 70mph using a speed limiter. The maximum speed for road users is 70mph and therefore no vehicle (other than emergency services) require a vehicle to exceed this speed.

closedOpened 19 Feb 2026
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Make St David's Day a Bank holiday in Wales

We want the UK Government and Parliament to grant Wales a statutory bank holiday on March 1st to celebrate St. David’s Day.

closedOpened 10 Feb 2026
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Require all 'competition' sites to be fully regulated by the Gambling Commission

I want the Government to legally require all 'competition' sites, such as those offering paid-entry prize draws, skills-based competitions and other types, to be fully regulated and licenced, and monitored by the Gambling Commission in orde

closedOpened 8 Dec 2025
52

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Ban seed oils

We want the Government to ban seed oils being used in foods.

closedOpened 2 Dec 2025
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Fine Local Authorities & penalise LA officers who don’t fulfil SEND obligations

Introduce fines and penalise local authority officers, including the possibility of criminal conviction, who fail to fulfil LA legal obligations to SEND children. We believe Local Authorities which act unlawfully should incur direct consequ

closedOpened 10 Dec 2025
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Ban people on taxpayer funded benefits from getting tattoos or piercings

If the government wants to rein in spending, best it begin where there is evidence of taxpayers' money being used for unnecessary luxuries of which tattooing and body piecing must be high up the list.

closedOpened 24 Nov 2025
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Provide funding so every school can have a full-time school counsellor

We call on the government to require every school to have a school counsellor. Many young people face multiple mental health challenges in school and do not have someone to get help from. This must be changed. Children must not have to suff

closedOpened 18 Nov 2025
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Ban cannabis blood tests

We think cannabis blood tests can sometimes give inaccurate results, that could lead to people losing their jobs.

closedOpened 28 Oct 2025
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Review police pursuit rules to ensure proportionality and safety

We believe police pursuits can pose high risks of serious injury/death to drivers, passengers bystanders. We think the police have a duty to prioritise the preservation of life. A review should investigate whether rules on police pursuits r

closedOpened 15 Sept 2025
52

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Ban ticket booking companies from charging admin fees

We want the government to ban ticket booking companies from charging admin fees.

closedOpened 15 Aug 2025
52

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Implement a dynamic Land Value Tax

I think the government should implement a land value tax. It should account for the value of the land at the start of the tax year. This should apply to most land with some exceptions. rates should vary based on the way the land is used eg

closedOpened 29 Jul 2025
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National day of remembrance for all children who died in orphanages in the UK

We are calling on the government to acknowledge children who have died in orphanages. Have a day of remembrance for these little angels who have passed away and earned their golden wings.

closedOpened 23 Jul 2025
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Make all private mental health treatment VAT exempt

We believe there is a mental health crisis. We want to improve access to mental health treatment by making treatment through counselling and psychotherapy exempt from VAT. This would mean those seeking treatment privately would only pay the

closedOpened 7 Aug 2025
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Ban button batteries from children’s toys

We think that all button batteries should be banned from being used in children’s toys to prevent fatal and tragic accidents due to them being ingested.

closedOpened 18 Jul 2025
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Require all buses to have air conditioning

We want the government to make it compulsory for all buses to have air conditioning.

closedOpened 15 Jul 2025
52

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Create a national register of wills & require all wills to be registered

We call on the Government to create a government-backed national register of wills and make will registration mandatory in the UK. We are concerned that without this, a valid will may not be followed. We register births, deaths and property

closedOpened 2 Jun 2025
52

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