UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,299 petitions

Require all schools to carry out autism, ADHD & dyslexia testing

Many people struggle without an official diagnosis, and requiring schools to carry out testing could help pupils if they have autism, ADHD, or dyslexia, especially if teachers suspect this is the case. This could also help teachers better c

openOpened 5 May 2026
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Ban music venues from stopping solo people visiting

I want the government to stop venues refusing entry purely based on the person being alone. I recently visited Manchester to attend a gig and several venues refused entry due to being on my own.

openOpened 27 Apr 2026
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Exempt small fish and chip shops from VAT registration requirements

Exempt small fish and chip shops from VAT registration so they can grow, protect jobs and keep prices affordable.

openOpened 16 Apr 2026
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Remove the student visa 'emergency brake' applied to certain countries

We ask the UK Government to review and remove the student visa ‘emergency brake’ affecting certain countries. Visa decisions should be based on individual merit, not nationality. The policy risks restricting genuine students and harming the

openOpened 10 Apr 2026
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Ban anonymous SIM cards and require ID verification for all SIM sales in the UK

Introduce legislation requiring mobile network providers and retailers to verify valid identification before selling or activating any SIM card, including prepaid SIM cards.

openOpened 10 Apr 2026
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Do not apply income tax to our statutory annual holiday pay

I want the Government to introduce a law to prevent income tax being applied to employees' statutory holiday pay.

closedOpened 20 Mar 2026
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Ban employers & recruiters asking about candidates’ salaries when recruiting

Change employment laws so that employers and recruiters are prohibited from asking candidates about their current or previous salary at any stage of the recruitment process.

closedOpened 10 Mar 2026
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Make CCTV compulsory on all SEND transport

For the safety of our vulnerable children, CCTV should be mandatory on all transport to ensure our vulnerable children and adults are protected from any abuse that may occur by drivers and escorts

closedOpened 3 Mar 2026
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Require all coats for school age children to have reflective strips

Make it a legal requirement that all coats sold for school age children have a reflective strip on them to make children more visible when walking to and from school in the dark. Most of these coats seem to be dark colours. Adding a reflect

closedOpened 12 Feb 2026
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Make domestic battery installations mandatory for new homes under the FHS

Please do not cave-in to pressure from housebuilders to increase their profits and back down from making it mandatory from them to install domestic batteries for new homes under the new Future Homes Standard soon to be adopted.

closedOpened 6 Feb 2026
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​Mandate stricter childcare staff ratios: In-room presence & 2:1 qualified staff

​Urge the Government to strengthen nursery staff-to-child ratio laws by mandating two key changes to the EYFS. The safety and quality of young children's care hinge on the expertise of practitioners. Current regulations lack safeguards, ris

closedOpened 16 Jan 2026
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Require major online retailers to state the recyclability of product packaging

We call on the UK Government to require large online retailers to clearly display the recyclability of all product packaging, including any boxing. Labels should state whether packaging is, for example: fully recyclable, partly recyclable,

closedOpened 18 Feb 2026
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Reintroduce conscription for the military, firefighters and NHS workers

Reintroduce conscription to rekindle a sense of patriotism. Not all conscripts should go to the army - some can work as firefighters and NHS workers. Being part of a team could help reduce anxiety.

closedOpened 23 Jan 2026
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Require immediate access to full medical records and test results for patients

We want the UK Government to require all NHS and private healthcare providers to give patients immediate, unrestricted access to their complete medical records and test results as soon as they are available.

closedOpened 7 Jan 2026
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Redirect 10% of annual Net Zero spend to Build Sea Defences

Reallocate at least 10% of the annual Net Zero spend to build and reinforce dykes, sea walls, and flood defences on vulnerable UK coastlines. Pass legislation or a budget amendment for this, with transparent annual reports on progress and p

closedOpened 17 Dec 2025
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Require companies to match board bonuses with employee-wide bonus distributions

Introduce a law requiring any company that awards a cash bonus or dividend to a board member or director to match that amount with a proportional bonus distributed across all employees.

closedOpened 18 Mar 2026
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Require period product packaging to include information about health

Make it a legal requirement for all period product packaging to include information to show that period patterns are an indicator of physical health. Clear information on warning signs of periods indicating potential underlying gynaecologic

closedOpened 28 Nov 2025
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Introduce an Emergency Legal Protection Certificate for domestic abuse survivors

Fund and provide state-funded legal advice and representation for domestic abuse survivors with verified police evidence via an Emergency Legal Protection Certificate, which will be provided to survivors and allow them to receive immediate

closedOpened 3 Dec 2025
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Remove all VAT on applicable Licensed Taxis

Remove VAT charges for all applicable licensed public-hire taxis, including London black cabs. Buses and trains are zero-rated for VAT under the VAT Act 1994. All licensed taxis, regardless of income, should receive the same treatment as pu

closedOpened 2 Dec 2025
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Scrap VAT on labour and essential services like trades and childcare

VAT adds 20% to essential services like plumbing, childcare, and home repairs, making them expensive for families and small businesses. We think removing this tax would make vital services more affordable, easing financial pressure for hous

closedOpened 12 Nov 2025
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Include children not living with one parent in all benefits and housing claims

When applying for Universal Credit or Social Housing, you are only allowed to declare children that permanently reside with you. The government should amend the law to allow children that visit on a regular basis to be included in these cal

closedOpened 7 Oct 2025
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Enact new law prohibiting use of the internet for children under the age of 18

Some children are using VPNs to circumvent the age-related provisions in the Online Safety Act. I propose that to protect children it should be illegal for anybody under the age of 18 to access the internet. This would protect children from

closedOpened 18 Sept 2025
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Exempt full time students from income tax and national insurance

Exempt all full-time students from paying income tax and national insurance while they are enrolled in full time higher or further education. Introduce legislation to ensure students are not taxed on wages earned during their studies.

closedOpened 22 Sept 2025
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Require hotel platforms to refund for cancellations 2 days before stay

We want the Government to require hotel booking platforms to give full refunds for cancellations made 2 days before check-in. We think this would help protect UK consumers and ensure fair treatment.

closedOpened 22 Sept 2025
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Restrict Engine Size & Power by Age & create super licence for high-powered cars

Legislate to limit car engine size/power for drivers aged 17–24 & 74+. Create a "super licence" for high-powered cars, with age restrictions and advanced training to drive them. Align car licensing laws with motorcycle restrictions: we thi

closedOpened 20 Aug 2025
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