UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,348 petitions
Shorten the school days in winter.
I want the government to require schools to shorten the school day in the winter so students are not travelling in the dark. I think this would be safer for students.
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Introduce minimum age and driving experience for emergency response drivers
Restrict the age of emergency response drivers (such as police officers) to person's over 25 with 3 years driving experience to prevent accidents involving police vehicles.
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Fund free DNA ancestry tests for Transatlantic Slave Trade Descendants
The British government played a central role in the transatlantic slave trade. Key aspects of its involvement: 1. Regulation of the Slave Trade 2. Economic Investment 3. Colonial Exploitation 4. Legal and Military Support 5. Resistanc
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Increase regulation of Giveaway and Competition Websites
We call on the Government to increase regulation of giveaway and car competition websites, which we believe are effectively promoting gambling. A quick online search shows just how many companies are profiting from this market.
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Scrap MP's claiming fuel payments.
If they can afford to pay they should or at least means tested.
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Allow night workers the choice to opt out of the 48 hour working limit
Under the Working Time Directive, day shift workers are allowed to work as many hours as they like if they opt out of the 48 hour week limit. We believe those who work between 11pm and 6am are penalised.
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Increase inheritance tax relief for businesses based on number of employees
The proposed 100% relief for IHT is £1million. Whilst individually this is a lot, across businesses with 3+ employees it equals less per person than the current relief on properties. It is estimated that up to 391,000 people risk losing the
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Stop the pollution from the Lower Thames Crossing works
Require urgent action on severe dust and air pollution from Lower Thames Crossing works affecting East Tilbury, Tilbury and nearby Thurrock residents.
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Allow responsible adults access to regulated, non-lethal self-defence devices
We want the Government to introduce legislation allowing responsible adults to possess and carry approved, non-lethal self-defence devices, subject to age limits, safety standards, restrictions on where they can be carried and penalties for
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Introduce emergency alerts for high-risk missing children
Introduce a UK-wide emergency mobile alert system for high-risk missing children, allowing police to rapidly alert people in the relevant area when a child is believed to be in serious or immediate danger.
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Grant planning permission for mixed martial arts academy in vacant building
Bring a vacant building back to life as a community MMA academy for all ages, improving health, fitness, resilience, confidence, and mental well-being. We’ll work with local organisations including Street Life and Recovery Hub to create pos
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Impeach the current Cabinet for failing to protect our borders
Border protection is one of the most fundamental obligations of government. Good fences make good neighbours. We call upon the government to impeach those members of parliament who have thrown their support behind uncontrolled illegal migra
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Doctors rejecting our medications for chronically ill people
Sick & disabled: GPs must NOT reject prescriptions without notice/explanation — especially when low/out of pain meds. This affects our life greatly. We need to be heard.
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Stop Fothergill Ward Closure and Protect Patients and NHS Staffs
We call on the UK Government and Parliament to review and stop the planned closure of Fothergill Ward, protect safe 24-hour patient care, ensure suitable alternatives for vulnerable patients, and safeguard the jobs of affected nurses, HCAs,
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Refuse UK entry to all convicted foreign nationals & strengthen checks
Amend Immigration Rules so foreign nationals with verified criminal convictions of any length are presumed ineligible for an ETA, visa or visitor entry, unless an exception is justified. Also strengthen pre-travel fingerprint and criminal-r
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More research and care put into endometriosis and Womens healthcare
Research into endometriosis and care in Womens health. Endometriosis affects social life, work, fertility and intimacy. GP’s often give the birth control pill to deal with symptoms. This is an issue as people may want to have children, and
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Mandate pre-issuance accuracy checks for all fines, bills & invoices
Introduce a “Proactive Billing Accuracy Act” to verify billing accuracy by mandating all organisations to carry out pre-issuance accuracy checks before issuing any bill, fine, invoice or enforcement notice.
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Reform MP pay, enforce mandatory attendance & link remuneration to performance
Reset Member of Parliament basic salaries to the UK median full-time wage, enforce mandatory parliamentary attendance tracking with pay docking for unexcused absences, ban outside second jobs, and introduce strict, independently audited exp
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Raise cap for High Income Child Benefit Charge and apply to household income
The High Income Child Benefit Charge is a tax charge. We want the Government to change the criteria for the High Income Child Benefit Charge so that it doesn't penalise single income households which have no greater income than some double
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Stop the Eccles 24/7 Warehouse
Stop the proposed 24/7 warehouse development in Eccles and require an independent investigation into the former chemical plant site, including comprehensive testing for soil contamination and potential environmental risks, before any furthe
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Fund free bus travel for unpaid carers
We want the Government to extend and fund free bus travel for unpaid carers. We believe it is prudent to raise this issue due to the money unpaid carers lose in travel time when doing carer duties, as well as the money they save the Governm
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Require an independent review of AQA's 2026 GCSE English Language results
Require an independent investigation into AQA's 2026 English Language marking and grade boundaries, ensuring fair and consistent grading, alignment with national standards, and providing every student with their full marked script and detai
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Compensate British Victims of Crimes by Those the State Invited In.
We call on the government to compensate British victims of murder, rape and serious violence by people the state invited into the UK. We also demand equal protection for all children and removal of ministerial immunity.
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Protect Cats: Make Stopping After Hitting a Cat a Legal Requirement
We want the UK Government to amend the law so drivers who hit a cat must stop, check the cat’s condition and report the collision to police or an appropriate authority, ensuring injured or deceased cats can be identified and reunited with t
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Fair access to equine meds
Stop vets falsely claiming law changed. Let owners give antibiotics & pain relief — no daily vet fees. Allow third‑party prescriptions. End arbitrary limits & price‑gouging. Protect horse welfare — the law has NOT changed.
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