UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,142 petitions
Halt the new vaping duty tax, help protect small British businesses & consumers
We call on the government to reconsider the introduction of a flat-rate duty on all vaping liquids, which imposes a tax of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid plus VAT. This tax is set to come into effect October 2026. The tax covers not only finis
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Lower the English language test exemption age for BNO visa holders from 65 to 60
We propose allowing individuals over 60 to provide proof of active participation in ESOL courses in place of a formal test when applying for settlement. This adjustment would offer more support to elderly BNO visa holders.
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Review rules, policing and harm of marches
We want Government to review stricter permits for and costs of policing disruptive marches, penalties for organisers of protests where antisemitic or extremist activity takes place, and the policing, economic and community harm caused by pr
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Fund NHS access to Lecanemab & Donanemab to slow dementia/Alzheimer's symptoms
We call on the Government to fund NHS access to Lecanemab & Donanemab on prescription for those with early-onset dementia, Familial Alzheimer's Disease and those who are asymptomatic, but carry a genetic mutation that will result in early o
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Repeal Net Zero targets & Climate Change Act. Stop Renewable energy expansion
We think Government MUST immediately revoke ALL Net Zero Targets & The Climate Change Act 2008. Since this became law numerous scientists up to Nobel Laureate level have jointly declared "There is NO climate emergency". The raised energy pr
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Add Endometriosis to NHS Medical Exemption List for Free Prescriptions
We want the Government to add endometriosis to the list of qualifying long-term medical conditions that entitle patients in England to Medical Exemption for free NHS prescriptions. Endometriosis is a recognised incurable chronic inflammator
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Pause & review the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill regarding home education
Pause and review the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to amend it and ensure home education is not over-regulated, that parental rights are respected, and that any changes are evidence-based and developed in consultation with home-educ
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Help to return Ukrainian children that have been forcibly taken by Russia
This petition calls on the UK Government to: Work with international partners to identify and repatriate these children to their families and homeland. Provide increased resources to Ukrainian and international child protection agen
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Require all employers to include parental leave policies in job listings
Require all employers to include parental leave policies clearly in job listings. Some studies show only a small percentage currently do so. Making it a legal requirement could help ensure fair access to information. We believe without it,
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Require all doctors to receive perimenopause training & GPs to have specialists
We urge the Government to require all doctors and UK medical students to take mandatory perimenopause training and ensure every GP practice has at least one senior medical staff member trained to support, listen to, and properly help women
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Deploy the Royal Navy to help stop illegal immigrants entering the UK
We think that UK national security is the number one job of the UK government. We would like the Government to deploy the Royal Navy to help stop illegal immigrants entering the UK.
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Animal cruelty & Neglect cases at Court should be charged per animal.
We believe that each animal's suffering from Abuse/Cruelty or Neglect, should be charged to reflect this. One charge per animal. We also request that sentencing guidelines reflect single charge per single animal. Every animal deserves jus
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Fund full clinical trials naltrexone to treat cancer
Some studies have shown naltrexone may inhibit cancer. There have never been full clinical trials to investigate this. I would like the government to fund full trials in order to get this drug licensed.
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Commit to Protect Rights to EOTAS/EOTISC for Children & Young People with SEND
In any SEND reforms, maintain the legal right to education other than in school for children & young people whose needs mean no school or college placement is appropriate. Retain the SEND Tribunal’s power to order EOTISC and specify the pro
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Fund free civil legal support for survivors of sexual violence
Create a Government-funded scheme that provides free, specialist civil legal support for survivors of sexual violence. This should cover legal advice, representation, and essential case costs, ensuring survivors can pursue civil claims rega
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Revise and make statutory the Voluntary Code of Practice for Food on the Go
On behalf of a group of councils, we ask the government to issue a clear, enforceable, evidence-based statutory framework to help businesses manage litter consistently, reduce environmental harm, and create fair and proportional responsibil
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Make school libraries statutory in all secondary schools
We think all secondary schools should have a school library with a dedicated full-time librarian, and that this needs to be compulsory for all secondary schools and not simply an optional "bolt-on" depending on how individual headteachers f
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Fund improved aftercare, support & advice for mothers after caesarean sections
We call on the UK Government to fund improved post-caesarean aftercare across the NHS including standardised scar-care, abdominal rehabilitation, pelvic health & mental-health support. With caesareans accounting for around 45% of births (&
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Keep the state pension at 67 for those born before 1977
Leave the state pension qualifying age as it stands at 67, for those born prior to 1977 and have planned their retirement accordingly.
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Fully fund specialist glasses for visually impaired children
We call on the Government to fully fund clinically necessary specialist glasses and tinted lenses for all visually impaired children through the NHS.
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Ban All Knives including ceremonial knives in Schools
Introduce a clear policy banning knives of any kind in schools, including religious or ceremonial blades. Schools should remain completely weapon-free environments so pupils and staff can learn and work safely.
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Seek professional drivers’ exemption to Schengen restrictions on length of stay
We believe a professional drivers’ exemption from Schengen restrictions from the 90/180 day rule to those who are transporting goods or people between the UK and EU on a return journey is needed, and would be grateful for support in raising
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Make British Summer Time (BST) permanent year-round
We call on the UK Government and Parliament to keep the UK on British Summer Time (BST) permanently—by ending the bi-annual clock changes and remaining one hour ahead of GMT year-round.
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Reverse the visa brake on Study Visas for citizens from Myanmar
Allow Myanmar people who meet the visa requirements for studying in the UK to be able to come and benefit from a UK education and contribute to the UK and Myanmar now and in the future.
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Stop publicly funded legal aid to illegal immigrants
We think that the government should stop publicly funded legal aid for illegal immigrants to fight their deportation.
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