UK Parliament Petitions

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

17,310 petitions

Offer healthcare workers on tier2 visa ILR after 2 years instead of 5 years

Healthcare workers are meant to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years before they can apply for ILR. With the work they do and the demand for their skills world wide, they deserve to get residency status much quicker. Most healthcare wo

closedOpened 21 Nov 2024
4.5k

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Stop social media posts being shown with dogs that have cropped ears

We call on the Government to make social media platforms ban future posts and remove existing posts that show dogs with cropped ears.

closedOpened 7 Jan 2026
4.4k

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Introduce the death penalty for certain child sex offences

Introduce legislation to reinstate capital punishment and make the death penalty the mandatory sentence for the most serious child sexual offences, with no lesser sentencing options.

closedOpened 27 Mar 2026
4.4k

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Allow Charities to continue to re-home adult dogs with historic injuries

We ask Parliament to include an exemption in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 allowing registered charities and responsible rescue organisations to continue to rehome adult, healthy dogs with historic injuries

openOpened 20 May 2026
4.4k

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Ensure schools inform families about all recognised Level 2 options beyond GCSEs

The Department for Education should require all mainstream secondary schools in England to formally review and discuss recognised Level 2 alternatives, including Functional Skills, with families during the GCSE options process, and ensure a

closedOpened 1 Apr 2026
4.4k

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Pause Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill for consultation with children

I believe decisions about children should include children. I want the Government to ask the Children’s Commissioner to consult children on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and pause the Bill until the consultation finishes, inclu

closedOpened 16 Feb 2026
4.4k

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Increase full-time Carer's Allowance to at least £800 per week

We want the government to pay all full-time carers at least £800 per week. Carers should be valued within society and we think their worth should be reflected in the help and benefits they receive. Carers can receive £83.30 a week, however

closedOpened 28 May 2025
4.4k

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Pause plans for Bedford - Cambridge rail link pending a full, independent review

We do not want the Bedford to Cambridge section of the Oxford to Cambridge Rail Link as described by East West Rail Co's Route Update Announcement and subsequent refinements including in the 2024 Non Statutory Consultation. We call for plan

closedOpened 11 Dec 2024
4.3k

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legislation for accountability within NHS, Police, CPS and findings of Inquiries

We ask the UK government to introduce legislation requiring enforceable measures for the NHS, police and CPS where serious failings or neglibence are identified. This should include a statutory duty for organisations and individuals to act

openOpened 15 Jul 2026
4.3k

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Exempt all nurseries from Employer NI Contributions

We believe that if costs incurred from the planned increase to employer National Insurance Contributions and National Minimum wage are not mitigated, nurseries will have to increase fees parents pay, reduce staffing (and thereby the number

closedOpened 26 Mar 2025
4.3k

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Protect the Function of the Architect in UK Law

Protect the function of architects under UK law, not only the title. Review legislation and procurement to ensure that work affecting building safety, design quality, and regulatory compliance must be carried out or overseen by appropriatel

closedOpened 23 Jan 2026
4.3k

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Stop driverless cars coming to UK

Stop driverless cars from being introduced in the UK. We think they will threaten the jobs of over 300,000 private hire and London black cab drivers. We want the Government to block the rollout of autonomous taxis and protect drivers’ livel

closedOpened 17 Dec 2025
4.3k

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Review implementation of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022

Launch a review into the implementation of the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 to investigate Government compliance with the requirements of the Act. We believe the Government has not provided the resources required to

closedOpened 9 Dec 2025
4.3k

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Ensure that student nurses are paid for their placement hours

We want the government to ensure that student nurses are paid for their placement hours. With the rise in living cost, even with the training grant and maintenance loans, we feel it is increasingly hard for student nurses to live.

closedOpened 11 Feb 2025
4.2k

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Stop PIP Cuts: Protect Support for Disabled People

We call on the UK government to reverse the changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). We think these cuts unfairly target disabled people who rely on PIP for essential support. We would like fair and compassionate welfare policies th

closedOpened 14 Apr 2025
4.2k

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Allow UK Hospitality Businesses to Reclaim 10% Food Costs Against quarterly VAT

We call on Government to allow hospitality businesses to reclaim 10% of their food costs against their quarterly VAT bill. We believe this would help businesses remain viable, protect jobs & sustain local communities, and that this could su

closedOpened 13 Jan 2026
4.2k

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Require NHS to offer base line X-rays for children born with a limb difference

Limb different children have unusual anatomy. Without a baseline X-ray on NHS records, some A&E doctors can’t tell what is an injury & what is the norm for that child. We want every limb different child to have a baseline X-ray at diagnosis

openOpened 16 Jun 2026
4.2k

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Raise income tax threshold to £18,000

Before he became Prime Minister, the PM has previously hinted at increasing the tax thresholds which have been frozen since 2021.

openOpened 6 Oct 2026
4.2k

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Reduce the maximum decibel limit on fireworks from 120 to 90

We think the current noise limits were likely created based upon neurotypical healthy adults. The limit should take into account neurodiverse people and animals that have higher sensitivity to noise.

closedOpened 4 Nov 2024
4.2k

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Rights Beyond Borders: Improve employment policies for international students

We want the government to change the employment restriction policies imposed on international students holding a student visa.

closedOpened 5 Nov 2024
4.2k

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Fund a National NHS Railcard for Healthcare Staff

Fund a National NHS Railcard to give healthcare staff discounted rail travel. This card could be similar to existing railcards for young people, veterans and seniors. We think this would ease commuting costs, support retention, and encourag

closedOpened 24 Jun 2025
4.2k

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Review the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

We call on the Government to review the current Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme, as we believe it is not supporting those affected, is inefficient, out-dated, and is compounding harm.

closedOpened 9 Dec 2024
4.1k

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Require restaurants to offer a non-religiously slaughtered meat option

Some food establishments only offer meat that has been religiously slaughtered. I believe this could isolate some of the population who do not eat religiously slaughtered meat.

closedOpened 25 Jul 2025
4.1k

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Set up an independent inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the war in Gaza

We urge the Government to set up an independent inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the war in Gaza, including arms sales, military support, and political actions. We believe the public deserves transparency, and that a democratic country

closedOpened 8 Apr 2025
4.1k

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Provide funding for body armour for frontline operational ambulance staff

Provide funding for body armour for frontline operational staff who wish to be equipped with it for use at their discretion, in the same manner body worn cameras are sometimes deployed, and fund adequate training.

closedOpened 11 Mar 2026
4.0k

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