UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,299 petitions
Retain current 10-year Long Residence route for ILR with new fast track option
Keep the current 10-year route with continuous residence unchanged, as it’s already a 10-year pathway to settlement. However, in exceptional circumstances, create an early settlement option for people who contribute significantly or have a
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Introduce penalties for motorway middle lane hoggers & decriminalise undertaking
Stricter rules for middle lane hoggers (driver awareness courses, fines and points for repeat offenders). Zero punishment or penalties for undertaking on the motorway if there’s a middle lane hogger.
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Reform ADR rules & introduce a family visa for elderly parents living abroad
Reform the Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) rules & introduce a family reunification visa for healthy elderly parents living abroad who can contribute to society. Sponsoring children should be able to provide financial guarantees and pay the
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Provide an exact number of prisoners who have murdered children aged under 16
I want the figures to be published on a twice-a-year basis. The announcement should be presented in layman's terms and categorised as to whether sexual or non-sexual.
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Cap the price of pregnancy ultrasound scans in private clinics
We believe private pregnancy ultrasound clinics are taking advantage of low NHS availability by charging extortionate amounts for ultrasounds. We have heard that some women are paying upwards to £100 to confirm their pregnancy is viable. Th
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Make Being Remanded in Custody Mandatory for Charges of Rape
I would like Parliament to make it mandatory for anyone charged with rape to be remanded in custody until trial.
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Introduce Y Ddraig Goch (The Red Dragon) to the union flag (representing Wales)
The union flag is a flag designed to incorporate and represent all of the United Kingdom. Due to historical circumstances Wales was not represented as a nation on the Union Jack and are still not included. Incorporating the Welsh Dragon ont
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Allow legal professionals to conduct litigation without being solicitors
Amend the Legal Services Act 2007 to recognise experienced legal professionals (e.g., paralegals or fee earners with 10+ years' experience) as eligible to conduct litigation without requiring full solicitor authorisation.
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Review the Mathematics Secondary School Curriculum
I believe schools should teach more practical life skills like budgeting, taxes, loans, and mortgages to better prepare students for adulthood, instead of focusing on topics that may be rarely used in daily life.
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Remove the 2-Year Limit for CICA Claims for Sexual Abuse Survivors
We call on the Government to allow survivors of sexual abuse to submit CICA applications at any time, not limited to two years. This could give child survivors the chance to claim support when they are ready, without being penalised for del
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Increase funding for mental health services like counselling
The government to give more money to services such as counselling to help people going through mental health problems
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Create an independent ombudsman for complaints about union service quality
We call on the Government to set up an independent ombudsman to handle complaints from trade union members who have received poor service, legal advice, or representation. There is currently no way that we feel is fair or independent for me
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Require businesses to keep doors closed when using heating or air conditioning
Introduce legislation to prohibit businesses, including shops, from operating with doors left open while using heating or air conditioning to help reduce energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Ban cycling on all public roads and fund the expansion of separate cycle lanes
Ban the use of all bicycles on public roads and fund expansion of cycling lanes, separate from public roads. I want cycling to be banned on all public roads as I think cyclists cause slower journeys for other road users, are a hazard and co
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Fund the installation of free public bike repair stations in cities & towns
We urge the Government to provide funding to install and support free public bike repair stations across cities and towns. We believe these stations should include tools and stands to allow cyclists to fix minor issues on the go.
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Make Pakistan passport holders eligible for the UK Registered Traveller Service
We ask the UK Government to add Pakistan to the Registered Traveller Service now that it issues ICAO-compliant e-passports. This could ease travel for frequent visitors and help improve fairness, potentially reducing the queue for passport
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Implement road safety strategy to protect motorcyclists
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users. Many feel unseen and forgotten in public safety campaigns & driver training. We want a national strategy that prioritises motorcycle awareness for all road users, improves driving educ
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Abolish all toll roads
We urge the Government to abolish all toll roads as we believe they unfairly charge residents who already pay road and council tax. We think they hit commuters and low-income families hardest, and that roads should be funded through existin
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Create an Autumn Bank Holiday in England & Wales
We ask the Government to decide on an Autumn Bank Holiday date and implement it for England & Wales.
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Introduce an elected Supreme Court
Introduce an elected Supreme Court, so that the public can vote to elect the Justices to the Supreme Court, rather than them being appointed.
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Create a new bank holiday celebrating face to face social time
Legislate for the above in support of this nation’s mental health and wellbeing. This idea would be for everyone to turn off their electronic devices for 24 hours
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Remove counter signatory identification requirement for passport applications
We call on the government to amend the identity verification process for passports, to allow flexibility in cases where applicants cannot find a suitable counter signatory. This could ensure access to passports for all.
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Ban prisoners and violent ex-convicts working in slaughterhouses
We are concerned about the psychological impact, and desensitisation through routine animal killing; as well as employment practices where prisoners can receive less than the minimum wage.
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Introduce a nationwide Baby Box scheme
We would like the government to introduce a nationwide Baby Box scheme - like that which runs in Scotland - to provide parents with a baby's first bed and essential supplies. We think this would help families give their children a safe and
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Fund more pregnancy scans past 20 weeks on the NHS
Allow for expecting mothers to have the opportunity to have further scans after 20 weeks, as we feel it’s not the ‘safe zone’ that it’s made out to be.
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