UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,142 petitions
End the use of the term child prostitution in official documents and UK Laws
We call on the Government to remove all references to child prostitution or any other variation of the term prostitution in relation to children. The language used matters and impacts victims for life.
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Increase penalties for motorbike and e-bike theft & enable self-defence
We want the Government to introduce harsher penalties for vehicle theft—especially when filmed for social media—and reform self-defence laws so victims are not unfairly prosecuted for protecting their property from thieves.
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Add peas, lentils and chickpeas to the UK’s list of major allergens.
We want the Government to update food labelling laws to add peas, lentils and chickpeas to the major allergen list. These ingredients are increasingly used in foods and can cause severe allergic reactions. They should be clearly highlighted
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Add specific content on men’s mental health to RSE & health guidance for schools
Statutory guidance for secondary schools on mental health should be expanded to include more specific content about men. This should include the importance of men opening up and breaking traditional stereotypes that young men are being forc
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Withdraw involvement in war on Iran and seek diplomatic resolution
We ask the UK government to publicly declare non-support for any US/Israel military action against Iran. Use diplomatic channels to urge restraint from both governments. Withdraw any military or intelligence support to the conflict and urge
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Screen for Vasa previa in the NHS
Update NHS guidelines to make screening for vasa previa mandatory during the routine mid-pregnancy anomaly scan, using colour Doppler where needed. Ensure all NHS trusts follow a consistent national policy so no baby dies from this preventa
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Publish the economic impact of removing or raising the £100k tax cliff edge
Model and publish the economic impact of removing or raising the £100k taxable income cliff edge. The loss of personal allowance and loss of entitlement to free childcare hours means those who earn over £100k face a disproportionately high
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Repeal the Coronavirus Act 2020
We want the act fully repealed. Temporary provisions lapsed in 2022, but we feel its framework lingering risks future democratic overreach. We think repeal restores normal oversight, ends emergency-era controls, & reflects lessons learned.
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Mandate default and activated parental control on all consumer home routers
Most home routers include an option to add parental controls. We ask the Government to require all home routers to have the parental control functionality and for it to be activated by default, blocking adult content in the home while allow
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Apologise for the Balfour Declaration and fund the teaching of its legacy
We ask the Government to issue a formal apology for the Balfour Declaration and Britain’s actions in Mandate-era Palestine, and to commit to funding educational initiatives that acknowledge this history. This should include public resources
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Review children's critical care decision law
We urge the Government to review laws around critical care decisions to ensure parents are central in decision-making for critically ill children. We want NHS bodies to be required to consult parents as equals, be required to get a second
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Review Government's approach to redacting Polish Military Records held by MoD
I think descendants of members of the Polish Forces who fought alongside the UK in World War II, should be able to access UNREDACTED Records of their ancestors who served. I believe that the Government should review how descendants can acce
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Fund improvements to secondary care community mental health services
We think supporting patients with a qualified & compassionate workforce that have sufficient time & resources to provide effective support is essential & cost effective.
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Extend Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave for Twins, Triplets and Multiple Births
Extend Statutory Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay for mothers of twins, triplets and other multiple births. We believe maternity entitlements should reflect the additional care, financial costs and practical demands associated wi
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Commit to a referendum in May 2028 asking the next government to rejoin the EU
Polls show that many people of the UK believe leaving the EU was a mistake. It is time politicians stopped ignoring the views of the people. The government needs to consult the people about what to do next.
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Referendum changing the UK from constitutional monarchy to a democratic republic
We think there should be a referendum on the future of the monarchy & the type of government they want to be part of. Stay as a constitutional monarchy or become a true & secular democratic republic. We think it's time we became a democrati
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Increase dual carriage and motorway speed limit to 80mph
We want the Government to increase the speed limit on dual carriage and motorway to 80 MPH.
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Mandate whole-life sentence for knife-related murders & stricter penalties
We believe Parliament should amend sentencing laws to introduce mandatory whole life sentences with no possibility of parole, to ensure consistent punishment, public protection, and deterrence.
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Provide funding to help the television industry and support TV freelancers
The British TV industry has faced a decline in recent years, leaving some freelancers jobless for long periods, unable to support their families, and exiting the industry.
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Referendum on illegal migration.
We believe that only a referendum would give a voice to public opinion. We think the current situation regarding irregular migration is unacceptable and a burden to the taxpayer. We feel many people among the UK public believe this is a cri
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Require schools to notify parents if a pupil is distressed by results feedback
We want the Government to create specific statutory guidance that must be used by educational establishments. This is to prevent the risk of pupils taking their own life after having been distressed whilst receiving feedback on their academ
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Create a government-owned, free software for Making Tax Digital (MTD)
With the roll-out of Making Tax Digital going ahead, HMRC must provide an in-house, government-developed, fully-functional software that allows easy and confident compliance with MTD. Self-employed people should not be obliged to hand data
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Create a coordination body for Nationally Significant Energy Projects (NSIPs)
We call on DESNZ to create a central body that adopts a strategic framework to assess projects collectively and ensure they proceed without environmental harm. We believe energy project cumulative impacts are a big issue, and a body is need
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Make reproductive coercion a standalone criminal offence
Make reproductive coercion a standalone criminal offence, including forced or pressured abortion, pregnancy coercion, and contraception sabotage, to improve recognition, reporting, victim protection, and prosecution in England and Wales.
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Stop all overseas spending including foreign aid
The UK has a massive debt and we believe it is in decline, with a very high tax burden on its citizens. We think it is the duty of the UK government to put its citizens and the UK first and it is irresponsible to spend taxpayer's money on a
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