UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Make a statutory requirement for schools to have a bereavement policy for pupils
A bereavement policy is necessary for well-being but should not be watered down or muddied by a mental health policy as grief is significantly different. We believe the policy for it should encompass a pupil passport for the longevity of a
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Introduce a mid-term referendum on whether to hold an early General Election
We urge the Government to allow the public to decide if they think the Government is fulfilling its obligations and pre-election pledges by holding a midterm referendum within a six-month window of either side of the mid-term of that Parlia
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Make Stamp Duty payment flexible
Introduce Stamp Duty Land Tax payment flexibility: buyers choose between paying in full at completion or spreading the cost over 2-5 years via government-backed scheme. This could reduce upfront barriers to homeownership. Similar to other H
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Don’t tax people on any overtime they work.
Don’t tax people on anything over their normal working hours. I don’t think it’s fair that we get taxed on this, overtime can be optional and we still get taxed.
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Launch an independent review of NHS wheelchair services
I’m calling on the Government to launch a full, independent review of NHS wheelchair services. We feel too many disabled people may be be let down by delays, poor assessments, unsuitable equipment, and a lack of accountability. We need urge
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Introduce random alcohol & drug testing within the House of Commons
We want the government to introduce random alcohol and drug testing within the House of Commons
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Allow Visa applicants to pay health surcharge in instalments
If someone applies for a five-year visa, they currently must pay £1,035 per year upfront, totalling £5,175. We think applicants should have the option to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge in instalments instead of the full amount upfront
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New legislation; ensure informed consent is always given to avoid patient harm.
Update the law to ensure informed consent is mandatory before ALL medical and cosmetic surgeries/procedures/treatments, and before prescriptions are written. Legislation must ensure all known risks are declared to the patient. Failure to co
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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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Government to fund access to portage services by all Local Authorities
We call on the Government to fund all Local Authorities to provide portage services in every area, as we believe this will ensure a young child with developmental delay and disability can have more successful outcomes.
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Mandate that murderers start their sentences in category A prisons
I would like the Government to mandate that those convicted for murder should begin their sentences in category A prisons. I believe they should do this to help protect our society.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Establish mandatory training to tackle medical misogyny in the NHS
We want the government to make comprehensive training in women’s health and sex-specific medicine mandatory for all healthcare professionals, in order to tackle what many see as a culture of medical misogyny in the NHS.
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