UK Parliament Petitions

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

17,310 petitions

Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy

We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns.

closedOpened 28 Jan 2026Gov respondedDebated
119.4k

signatures

Introduce new tax code for state pensioners with double the personal allowance

We want the government to introduce a new tax code for state pensioners, set at double the basic threshold. If this was implemented, pensioners would receive a higher tax-exempt limit, but wealthier pensioners would still pay tax.

closedOpened 1 Oct 2025Gov respondedDebated
119.2k

signatures

Protect legal right to support for children with SEND

I believe that the Government’s proposed SEND reforms could limit EHCPs, weaken legal rights, replace individual plans with packages, reduce appeals, and remove school choice. In my view, children could be left without the support they need

closedOpened 14 Apr 2026Gov responded
117.3k

signatures

Require non-stunned and stunned meat to be labelled accordingly

We think it should be required that the labelling of non-stunned and stunned meat be clearly labelled throughout the food chain. This includes shops, supermarkets, suppliers, fast food and restaurants

closedOpened 1 Sept 2025Gov responded
116.0k

signatures

Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy

We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaigns in the UK.

closedOpened 10 Nov 2025Gov respondedDebated
115.9k

signatures

Don't apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.

Prevent independent schools from having to pay VAT on fees and incurring business rates as a result of new legislation.

closedOpened 2 Dec 2024Gov respondedDebated
115.6k

signatures

Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament

We want the Government to do everything in its power to ensure that when bills are supported by MPs & the public, they have the time to complete all their stages in Parliament. We believe this is important to uphold democracy.

closedOpened 4 Feb 2026Gov respondedDebated
115.0k

signatures

Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training

The Government should amend the Sentencing Act 2020 to record crimes motivated by misogyny as hate crimes and introduce tougher laws for online abuse, and fund the training of police and prosecutors, and support for survivors in education.

closedOpened 2 Dec 2025Gov respondedDebated
114.9k

signatures

Reduce the state pension age to 65 for all

Reduce the state pension age to 65. We believe this could mean people can retire with dignity and avoid hardship. We also think it could free up jobs for younger workers entering the labour market.

openOpened 16 Sept 2026Gov responded
114.8k

signatures

Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas

We urge the Government to exempt BN(O) visa for Hongkongers from the proposed immigration reforms. We think the current ILR terms must remain unchanged: 1. Five years of UK residency 2. B1 level English proficiency 3. Passing the Life

closedOpened 25 Jun 2025Gov respondedDebated
114.6k

signatures

Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners

The UK Government must act urgently to urge the Israeli Government to stop the proposed law which would permit the execution of Palestinian Prisoners, past, present and future.

closedOpened 4 Feb 2026Gov responded
114.4k

signatures

Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"

We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.

closedOpened 10 Mar 2025Gov respondedDebated
113.4k

signatures

Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth

The law must change so intended parents in surrogacy arrangements are recognised as their child’s legal parents from birth. Families should not have to go through months of court proceedings and social worker visits to be recognised as the

closedOpened 10 Apr 2026Gov respondedDebated
113.3k

signatures

Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK

We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin the EU, reverse the damage, boost growth

closedOpened 8 Dec 2025Gov respondedDebated
111.7k

signatures

Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills

Apply energy intensive industry relief (Supercharger scheme) to the ceramics industry to help cut soaring industrial energy costs & support ceramics businesses, which are at the risk of imminent collapse without urgent intervention, as seen

closedOpened 17 Apr 2026Gov respondedDebated
111.3k

signatures

Launch a public inquiry into the UK's role in Israeli operations in Gaza

We want the UK Government to launch an inquiry into any British involvement in Israeli operations in Gaza, including the sale, supply or use of weapons, surveillance aircraft and Royal Air Force bases. We believe the UK has played a vital r

openOpened 23 Oct 2026
111.1k

signatures

Add gynaecological conditions e.g. Endometriosis to Equality Act 2010 Guidance

We call on the UK government to include gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, PCOS, PMDD, menopause & menstrual disorders as “impairments with fluctuating or recurring effects” in the Equality Act 2010 Guid

closedOpened 27 Mar 2026Gov responded
110.8k

signatures

Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship

Advertisements encourage the use of products and sponsorship promotes a positive reputation & creates a social licence of trust & acceptability. In 2003 a ban on all tobacco advertising was introduced and has arguably worked. I believe cont

closedOpened 12 Nov 2024Gov respondedDebated
110.5k

signatures

New Disclosure and Safeguarding Mechanism for At-Risk Children

We propose a statutory safeguarding framework that facilitates proactive information sharing where a child is at risk due to a parent or caregiver’s known history, even when current laws may not trigger disclosure.

closedOpened 5 Aug 2025Gov respondedDebated
110.0k

signatures

Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare

Many UK animal rescues operate without clear legal oversight, creating opportunities for unethical practices. Some rescues have been linked to supporting irresponsible breeding, neglecting animals, or misusing public donations.

closedOpened 8 Apr 2025Gov respondedDebated
109.6k

signatures

Invest in brain cancer and give rights – turn terminal into treatable

Brain cancer is the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40, 87% with a high-grade brain tumour diagnosis die within 5 yrs, and yet it gets just 1% of the national spend on cancer.

closedOpened 8 Sept 2025Gov respondedDebated
109.1k

signatures

Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis

We call on the UK Government to introduce statutory paid menstrual leave of up to 3 days per month for people with conditions such as endometriosis and adenomyosis, following the model introduced in Portugal in 2025.

closedOpened 29 Jul 2025Gov respondedDebated
109.0k

signatures

Ban non-stun slaughter in the UK

In modern society, we believe more consideration needs to be given to animal welfare and how livestock is treated and culled. We believe non-stun slaughter is barbaric and doesn't fit in with our culture and modern-day values and should

closedOpened 21 Nov 2024Gov respondedDebated
109.0k

signatures

Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months

Reform Bereavement Support Payment so families with and without dependent children receive help beyond 18 months, with annual uprating to reflect cost of living.

closedOpened 8 Jan 2026Gov responded
108.8k

signatures

End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals

We think the UK Government must ban all cages for laying hens as soon as possible. We think it should also ban the use of all cage and crates for all farmed animals including: • farrowing crates for sows • individual calf pens • cages

closedOpened 24 Jan 2025Gov respondedDebated
108.3k

signatures

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