UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,286 petitions
Abolish the High-Income Child Benefit Charge
Abolish the High-Income Child Benefit Charge so that Child Benefit remains a universal payment for all children, without any income-based repayment or restrictions. The policy should ensure equal support for all families regardless of incom
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Automatic access to disability benefits for working people with cancer
We demand automatic access to Universal Credit Health Elements and disability benefits for working people with cancer who have paid National Insurance contributions.
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Make all MP investments public to help stop personal gain harming the country
We call for full public transparency of all MP investments to ensure decisions in Parliament are made for the good of the country, not personal financial gain. Mandatory disclosure of all investments could help protect democracy, prevent co
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Make neurodiversity education a mandatory part of the national curriculum
Make it a compulsory part of the national curriculum to teach children about neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD, and other additional needs, in an age-appropriate way.
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Increase the Travel — mileage and fuel rates and allowances after 10000 miles
The mileage rates for business travel are currently 45p for the first 10,000 business miles, decreasing to 25p for each business mile over 10,000, in the tax year. These rates have remained the same since 2011 although costs have increased,
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Fund free sign language & makaton courses for parents with nonverbal children
To provide access to free sign language & makaton courses for parents & for settings like nursery & schools with non verbal neurodivergent children to be able to communicate their needs.
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Limit Repeat Abortions
We call on the Government to set a limit on the number of abortions someone can have, except in cases of abuse, rape or medical need.
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Require teachers to follow the school uniform standards as pupils
Introduce guidance requiring teachers in secondary schools to follow the same or equivalent uniform standards as pupils. We think this would ensure fairness, consistency and non-discriminatory enforcement of school dress codes.
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Fund bus travel free for everyone under 18 years old
We call on the Government to fund free bus travel for every child under 18 to allow them to socialise more and go out more, and it could also helps those in extreme poverty to go places.
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Introduce a progressive system of penalties for speeding offences in 20mph zones
We call on the Government to amend sentencing laws and reduce the minimum penalties for speeding in 20mph zones, so that a first offence between 20-25 mph only results in 1 point, a second leads to 2 points, and a third leads to 3 points.
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Save Old Devonian/Celtic Devonian language by making it a protected language
Recognise Devon as a Celtic nation by making old/Celtic Devonian a protected language and make an effort to save its Celtic heritage and language.
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Require boiler service companies to comply with the Priority Service Register
Pass a law that legally requires all boiler service companies to comply with the Priority Services Register when carrying out repairs. At present, they’re not under any legal obligation to do so, leaving many vulnerable individuals at signi
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Approve Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) for Serious UK Violent Crime
The Government should formally approve and establish a national protocol for Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) for UK police in solving serious violent crimes, including murder and rape. This will help ensure justice for victims and mod
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Limit the percentage of computer parts AI companies can buy to 10% of UK stock
We believe the Government should put a limit on the percentage of computer parts available in the UK that AI companies can purchase at 10% of the UK’s available stock.
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Introduce mandatory military conscription for people over 18
We call on the Government to make the military draft mandatory for people over 18. We believe our army is depleted, our country is divided and in debt, unemployment is high whilst skilled trades are crying out for workers, and many people a
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Create law limiting cars per household to number of off-street parking spaces
Introduce a law limiting households to owning only as many cars as they have off-street parking spaces (driveway or garage). This could ensure residents can park legally, reduce congestion, and prevent unfair use of public roads.
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Disregard Transitional Protection when assessing Council Tax
We ask the Government to require all English local authorities to disregard transitional protection payments in full when assessing council tax. Transitional protection is temporary but counting it as income cancels out that protection.
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Ban non-essential cookies in apps for under-13s and require parental consent
Apps designed for children under 13 often ask them to accept cookies. There are concerns this could expose them to tracking. We ask the government to ban non-essential cookies in apps designed for children age 13 and under and require paren
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Launch a review of mobile coverage across the UK & plan for improvement
Launch a full review of mobile network provision in the UK, including looking into legally binding coverage standards, investing in low-coverage areas, and publishing a timetable for improvement.
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Require train companies to allow passengers to sit in first class when it's busy
If a train is overcrowded, train companies should be forced to open up first class areas to standard tickets holders.
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Change the law to allow random breath testing (RBT) for drivers
We want the UK Government to allow police to conduct random breath testing, without the need for reasonable suspicion that someone has been drinking.
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Legislate to help protect future generations from unsustainable debt
Pass a Future Generations Act to establish an independent commissioner to help ensure younger and future generations are protected from potentially unsustainable financial burdens, based on long-term impact assessments of public spending, b
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More safeguarding for children with FASD & criminalise alcohol use in pregnancy
We want the government to make it a criminal offence to drink alcohol during pregnancy because it can cause children to be born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by alcohol use durin
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Fund litter-picking stations on all public beaches
We call on the Government to fund litter-picking facilities on all public beaches, so that people could clean up any litter safely and easily, ensuring beautiful, clean beaches for all to enjoy. We want to keep beaches safe for people and a
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Mandate Local Hiring and Restrict Offshore Hiring of workers
We urge the Government to create a law which mandates that if no qualified UK workers are available, companies must provide proof if they want to hire from abroad. Additionally, we call the Government to tax companies who recruit overseas a
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