UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,348 petitions

Change how employees on mat leave are compensated for redundancy consultation

Build on reforms: -Require redundancy consultation during mat leave be treated as paid engagement (via KIT days/equivalent, with a paid process beyond 10 days) -Ensure employees aren’t disadvantaged in redundancy processes due to mat leav

openOpened 27 May 2026
21

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Remove parliaments alcohol subsidy, MPs to be banned from drinking at work.

The government should immediately remove subsidies on alcohol in parliament and ban MPs from drinking at work, any ordinary worker would reasonably expect to face disciplinary action for drinking on the job, MPs should be no different.

rejected
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Ban alcohol, and Members being under the influence, in Parliament.

No longer should it be acceptable to drink alcohol within the Houses of Parliament, nor indeed to sell it to members at a tax payer subsidised rate. Members of the Houses are employees of the public and it should be as unacceptable for them

rejected
21

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Accelerate introduction of GB pet passports or make getting an AHC easier

Accelerate GB pet passports before 2027 or reform AHCs. Allow multi-trip use, extend validity to match rabies vaccination, and cap costs. Make the process simpler, cheaper and proportionate for UK residents travelling with pets.

rejected
21

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Recognise Cats as Equal Companion Animals in UK Road Laws

Amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 to include cats, requiring drivers to report collisions involving them, as they must for dogs. This would promote accountability, improve welfare, and help owners be informed.

rejected
21

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Hold drivers accountable for killing cats through speeding or negligence

Require drivers to stop and report collisions with cats. Update the law so cats are treated like dogs under road traffic rules, and introduce penalties for failing to stop or report. This would help owners get answers and ensure accountabil

rejected
21

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Close legal gap allowing adults to have sex with 16–17-year-olds

Introduce legislation to close legal loopholes that allow adults to engage in sexual relationships with 16–17-year-olds. Close the legal gap allowing adults to have sex with 16–17-year-olds. 30 year olds should not legally be able to have

rejected
21

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Remove metal benches off school playgrounds

Make it so schools can’t have metal benches on the playground. Because my son ended up being taken to hospital having to have his head glued due to hitting his head of the corner of a metal bench

rejected
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Restore UK/EU pet travel by securing ‘Part 1’ status or ‘veterinary agreement’

The Government should urgently prioritise negotiations with the EU to secure ‘Part 1 listed’ status for the UK or agree a UK–EU veterinary agreement to restore simpler pet travel and remove the need for repeated Animal Health Certificates.

rejected
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The negotiated agreement to rejoin the pet passport scheme must be finalised.

We call on the UK Government to urgently finalise an agreement with the EU to allow Great Britain to rejoin the EU Pet Passport scheme. As of 22/4/2026, EU-issued pet passports are no longer valid for GB residents and pet owners will need

rejected
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Change the regulations for PET Travel from the UK to the EU

The Government should negotiate a veterinary agreement with the European Union that would allow for mutual recognition of pet passports, or introduce a practical and reusable UK equivalent rather than having to issue a new Health Certificat

rejected
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Improve NHS support and care pathways for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a serious neurological condition that can cause disabling symptoms including tremors, weakness, chronic pain, fatigue, and mobility problems. I have personally submitted a detailed report which h

rejected
21

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Freedom of speech and expression should not be restricted by the UK. government

The government should abide by the British Law and not change, interfere with, or stifle freedom of speech or expression.

rejected
21

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LEAVE OUR PRIVATE PENSIONS ALONE.

Use any MP's, Council or Civil Servants Pensions or Royal funds. Our Private Pensions are not for the Government to control or put at risk

rejected
21

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Alow Motorcycle full access to bus lanes

To implement a joined up national policy for the universal use of bus lanes to reduce risk of conflict in traffic and reduced emissions and congestion.

rejected
21

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Issue guidance to schools on packed lunches for SEND students

We call on the Government to introduce guidance to schools, ensuring that children who have SEND needs are allowed to have their safe foods in their lunch boxes, including puddings at nursery.

openOpened 27 May 2026
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Allow the use of pyrotechnics at football matches played in England

I would like the government to change the laws within pyrotechnics at football games and to allow them to be used across England. If a pyrotechnic was to be thrown onto the field of play then the offender should be issued with a immediate f

rejected
21

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To ban gambling advertisement across all UK TV, Social Media and public spaces.

We call on the government to immediately ban all gambling advertising across every platform — including social media, TV, and radio. These advertisements promote and fuel gambling addiction, a serious public health crisis that inflicts last

rejected
21

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Make it a legal requirement for drivers to stop when a cat has been hit

Make it a legal requirement to impose fines, points or prosecutions when drivers don’t stop and report hitting a cat. Same law as dog or horses.

rejected
21

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Make Car Crime in the UK a more seriously recognised crime

On Monday 13th April our car was stolen from our driveway in the early hours by 2 people, when i reported the crime to the police I was told to give the crime reference to my insurer and on 14th April my case was closed. I would like to ge

rejected
21

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Improve the understanding of Endometriosis & Adenomyosis in Primary Care

By improving the understanding of Endometriosis & Adenomyosis in Primary Care, we can aid faster diagnosis, better management and more positive outcomes for the above named suspected or diagnosed conditions.

rejected
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Introduce a legal minimum standard of provision for NHS clinical staff uniforms

We are calling on the Government to set a legal minimum for the number of uniforms provided to all NHS clinical staff. Currently, thousands of frontline clinicians are provided with an insufficient number of uniforms—often as few as two or

openOpened 1 Jun 2026
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Student Loan Injustice: Demand Accountability for 22,000+ Misled Students!

Over 20,000 students are facing demands to repay a significant maintenance loan after being informed their course was deemed ineligible for financial support. The government should ensure universities are accountable, preventing students f

rejected
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Increase the number of NHS dentists, ensuring availability for town capacity.

Each dentist locally have turned private. There are no NHS dentists in my town. My son is registered to a practice 20 miles away. Each town should be able to provide NHS services to thr residents, including dental.

rejected
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Make it a criminal offence to film or photograph a child u18 in a public place

Make it a specific criminal offence to intentionally film or photograph a child under 18 in a public place. without the knowledge or consent of the child or their parent/guardian.

rejected
21

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