UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,348 petitions
Support a law in Scotland for a two year sentence for carrying a knife
I want the Scottish Government to introduce a mandatory two year prison sentence for anyone caught with a knife. The current laws aren’t tough enough, and stronger action is needed to stop the rising violence in our communities.
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Change the standard method for assessing local housing need to reflect real need
The NPPF insists on a method to calculate housing need that is not fit for purpose. It appears designed just to result in a target housing number in any given area that does not reflect the true, real need based on tangible issues such as p
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Revoke right to stay in UK for spouse visa holders who divorce.
We ask the Government to amend the Immigration Rules so that any person who enters the UK on a spouse visa and later divorces must return to their country of origin, unless there are exceptional humanitarian or legal reasons for remaining.
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I want you to upgrade and improve the park for the kids. They have nothing.
I want a new upgraded and improved park for the children in westbury. It’s a beautiful village with respectful and happy children. The crime and drug problem here doesn’t exist, and I believe in that to keep going. I want our children to pl
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Prevent the closure of Crewkerne Community & other community hospitals in area
Stop the closure of Crewkerne Community Hospital and other local community hospitals. Protect and invest in these vital services to ensure continued access to local inpatient care, rehabilitation and support for these vulnerable patients.
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Reverse the decision to remove funding from Midland Main Line Electrification.
Review the decision to terminate the next phases of Midland Main Line Electrification.
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Reduce the recurring miscarriage threshold from 3 consecutive losses to 2
Reduce the defined threshold for recurrent miscarriage from 3 consecutive losses to 2, to allow families to access NHS funded testing and treatment earlier and to provide mental and physical support to women experiencing these tragedies.
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Remove the 20-hour work limit for sponsored care workers to ease staff crisis
We want the Government to remove or increase the 20-hour weekly work limit for sponsored care workers so they can take more hours with agencies when their main sponsor offers low or no hours. This will help ease the care staffing crisis and
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Make Political Education a compulsory part of the National Curriculum
In order to prepare young people for the lowering of the voting age, we deem it necessary to provide compulsory classes on politics to help people make informed choices on election days, increase voter participation, and help young people u
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Prohibit MPs From Using Phones During Parliamentary Hearings
MPs should not use personal phones during parliamentary hearings. It’s unprofessional and distracting. A ban should be in place, with an emergency contact system for families to reach MPs if needed. This ensures focus, respect, and proper c
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Extra Financial Support by the Government for Students in Further Education
I propose that the Government provides extra funding for housing and basic essentials to students limited by the cost of living crisis through a Student program. I believe students should also be offered free financial counselling to aid w
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Prevent the Reintroduction of Blasphemy Laws in the UK
We urge the UK Government and Parliament to reject any proposals to reintroduce blasphemy laws or equivalent restrictions on freedom of expression, including those framed as protections against "desecration" of religious texts or beliefsExi
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Make reporting cat RTAs law and toughen penalties for failing or cruelty.
Ammend the Road Traffic Act to make reporting collisions with cats mandatory, as it is for dogs. Raise penalties if drivers fail to stop or if harm is deliberate. Require scanning of deceased cats for microchips and fund campaigns to raise
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To give ozzy osbourne, Tony Iommi, bill ward and geezer butler a knighthood
Give these guys a knighthood for services to music. They created a genre of music. A genre that has influenced millions of people and made their lives better. They’ve influenced countless bands who in turn have brought joy to millions. Th
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Protect existing migrants from unfair new immigration rule changes.
The new UK immigration rules unfairly affect those already here on Skilled Worker, Investor, Student, and PSW visas. We call on the Government to apply existing rules to current residents and reserve new rules only for future arrivals. Prot
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Knighthood All Four Members of Black Sabbath
To ensure for their services to music and charity that Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Geezer Buther and John "Ozzy" Osbourne are given a long overdue knighthood.
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Ban children under 16 years of age from using smartphones.
Ban children under 16 years of age from using smartphones
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Reform social housing allocation with national, transparent, AI-assisted system
We want Parliament to introduce a national housing allocation system that is unified, transparent, and assisted by AI—replacing model that we think is a postcode lottery, controlled by councils and ensuring fair, consistent access to social
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A vote of no confidence in the government
MPs to table a vote of no confidence in the government and to go to the country for re-election
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Force schools to have air conditioning units in all classrooms
Install air conditioning in every UK classroom to improve learning environments, reduce heat-related distractions, and promote student comfort and well-being, ultimately enhancing academic performance and teacher effectiveness.
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PROTECT MEDWAY AND GRAVESHAMS GREEN BELT LAND. STOP DEVELOPMENT ON THIS LAND.
Stop councils from reclassifying green belt land for housing. Protect green spaces in Medway and Gravesham. Strengthen planning laws to prioritise brownfield development and preserve countryside, wildlife habitats, and community identity.
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Require child prices on tickets for concerts, events & holidays for under 16s
I want child prices on tickets for concerts or huge events and holidays to be exactly that. If you are under 16 and in education you are likely not earning a wage therefore I think should not have to pay adult prices for tickets.
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Change back cervical screening again from every five years to every three years.
The cervical screening period has changed from having a smear test every three years to every five years. This needs to change back to every three years as extending the time frame between smears will cost lives. It does not matter wether y
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Support the traditional Fish & Chip industry! Reduce the VAT on Fish & Chips!
I would like parliament to understand the detrimental hit the industry is having, due to the extreme vat, electric, gas, fish industry, potatoes/farming, rising wages. Yet we are expected to somehow create more money to pay the VAT BILL
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Make the Government aware Wisbech residents need clean air
I want the Government to legislate for a air quality monitor in every home
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