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