UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,286 petitions

Fund multi-billion pound plan to restore railways in towns & rural areas

We call on the UK Government to fund a new, large-scale railway restoration and improvement plan to reconnect towns and rural communities across the UK. Local communities could submit proposals, in addition to investment in areas identified

openOpened 14 May 2026
50

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Mandate AI Transparency in hiring practices for UK Based Businesses

We want the Government to force UK Based Employers to provide clarification in rejection emails as to whether an AI system (such as Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)) was used to provide the initial rejection and to provide a means for a 'R

openOpened 13 May 2026
50

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Amend equality law to ban religions from barring women from leadership roles

The Equality Act 2010 still contains exemptions that can permit sex-based restrictions in some appointments for the purposes of an organised religion. We ask Parliament to amend the law so that no religion operating in the UK may bar women

openOpened 28 Apr 2026
50

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Child safeguarding practice reviews for all children who suffer significant harm

Change statutory guidance so that child safeguarding practice reviews are mandatory when a child is found to have suffered significant harm and has had known social care involvement.

openOpened 22 Apr 2026
50

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Provide funding to British families equal to support for failed asylum seekers

For every payment made to a failed asylum seeker as part of the Home Office's pilot scheme, the same payment should be made to a British family to be used for a deposit on a home in the UK.

openOpened 21 Apr 2026
50

signatures

Review & consider the role of agentic AI in Defence, Security & Public Services

There's no dedicated legal framework for agentic AI under UK law. It seems the government prefers adapting existing legislation to creating new AI-specific laws. The pressure to innovate is real but the government must consider if agentic A

openOpened 7 Apr 2026
50

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Cap individual net worth at £1 billion & use excess wealth to fund NHS

We call on the Government to cap individuals’ net worth at £1 billion, and to tax all wealth above this threshold at 100% to fund the National Health Service. We believe this is an ethical act of governance and could be an opportunity for t

closedOpened 12 Mar 2026
50

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Sellers who take house off the market to be liable to repay expenses of buyer

We call on the Government to make house sellers who withdraw their property from the market at short notice, after title searches and builders surveys have been completed at the buyers expense, to be liable to repay any expenses incurred by

closedOpened 2 Mar 2026
50

signatures

Require Members of Parliament to have min 15yrs work experience outside politics

Ensure the elected representatives of the people have the relevant real world experience necessary to make more informed decisions.

closedOpened 23 Feb 2026
50

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Ban smart technology and introduced stricter probation rules for sex offenders

I would like the government to consider tougher punishments by extending the custodial sentences for all sex offenders, and them to be banned indefinitely from owning any smart devices, and be required to be monitored by Probation officer a

closedOpened 27 Feb 2026
50

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Review staff ratios for educational and early years settings based on need

Review existing funding framework across education and early years and introduce guidance that allows ratios to be adjusted based on assessed needs to ensure adequate funding and staffing resources to support differing levels of need.

closedOpened 16 Feb 2026
50

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Establish a legal right to have a bank account

Because of societal changes and how we pay for goods and services over the last decade plus, I think the right to have a bank account should be enshrined in law. In this modern age it is a necessity to have a bank account as it directly ef

closedOpened 6 Mar 2026
50

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Condemn attacks on Kurds in North Syria & use diplomatic pressure to bring peace

We want the UK Government to condemn attacks on Kurds in Northern Syria and use diplomatic pressure to stop any violence and work with international partners to promote lasting peace and stability and provide protection to Kurdish areas in

closedOpened 12 Feb 2026
50

signatures

Ban Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes

End penalties for residents in Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) schemes and remove powers to establish LTNs.

closedOpened 19 Jan 2026
50

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Amend law on puppy imports to provide exceptions for rescue organisations

We call on the Government to amend the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act to allow rescue organisations with approved importer scheme status, to be able to import dogs at the age of 16 weeks, and those with deliberate or

closedOpened 6 Jan 2026
50

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Allow Workers to Pay Essential Living Costs Before Income Tax Is Deducted

We ask the Government to change the tax system so essential bills are paid before income tax is taken. People should cover unavoidable costs like mortgage or rent, council tax, gas, electricity and water first. This would reduce pressure on

closedOpened 6 Jan 2026
50

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Hold Public Inquiry on allegations of UK citizens' "Sniper Tourism" in Sarajevo

We call upon the UK Government to launch an independent, public inquiry into reported allegations that British citizens participated as snipers targeting civilians, including children, during the Siege of Sarajevo (1992-1995).

closedOpened 12 Jan 2026
50

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Require a referendum for the establishment of any combined mayoral authority

We demand the introduction of a statutory requirement for the government to hold a legally binding referendum before the establishment of any combined mayoral authority in England.

closedOpened 18 Dec 2025
50

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Ring-fence BBC Licence Fee Funds to protect them from foreign Lawsuits

We call on Parliament to introduce legislation that protects the mandatory BBC licence fee revenue from being used to pay settlements or damages in non-UK-based civil lawsuits, thereby ring-fencing public funds for public service broadcasti

closedOpened 16 Dec 2025
50

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Make slush ice drinks “slushies” illegal for children under 16

The current advice according to the food standards agency is that children between 7 and 10 should not have more than one slushie drink (350ml) per day. This should not be advice; it should be illegal for children under 16 to consume such d

closedOpened 12 Dec 2025
50

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Ban lootboxes in video games to anyone under the age of 18

Loot boxes should be banned for under-18s because we think they harm mental health and can cause addiction. There’s little protection for young players, and companies must take responsibility for the risks these present to minors through ga

closedOpened 25 Nov 2025
50

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Reform Child Maintenance calculation: include daytime care and actual costs

Reform the CMS calculation so payments reflect real care. Include all childcare time by paying parents, not just overnight stays. Automatically factor in costs related to travel and a child’s disabilities or long-term health conditions, rat

closedOpened 20 Nov 2025
50

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Review settlement routes for long-term adult residents in UK since childhood

Review the settlement and citizenship pathway for those born or raised in the UK from childhood. We believe many fall outside current routes due to law changes. The review should consider adding a new pathway resembling the Windrush scheme,

closedOpened 2 Oct 2025
50

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Review, reform & means-test the state pension & scrap tuition fees

We urge the Government to review existing state pension entitlements and introduce the following reforms: 1) end the triple lock 2) reduce entitlements for those on existing private defined benefit schemes with an income £20,000 + 3) end st

closedOpened 29 Aug 2025
50

signatures

Reduce the Age of Majority from 18 to 16

The Government should amend the Family Law Reform Act 1969 and/or other current legislation so that the Age of Majority is reduced from 18 to 16.

closedOpened 5 Sept 2025
50

signatures

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