UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,164 petitions
Continue funding Level 7 NHS Apprenticeships -Clinical Associate Psychologists
We are asking the Government to continue providing funding for the L7 Apprenticeship course “Clinical Associate in Psychology” This is in response to discussions being held within Government regarding plans for the Government to stop/cha
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Reform UK Energy Standing Charges
Shift all non-infrastructure costs off electricity standing charges onto company profits or general taxation. Require Ofgem to separate policy levies from true network costs, make suppliers absorb bailout and policy expenses, and ensure for
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Make organ donation consent made prior to someone’s death binding
We call on the Government to legislate so that a person’s registered decision to donate is legally binding and cannot be overridden by family members after the person’s death.
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Debate NetZero policy so UK gas production isn’t replaced with foreign imports.
The UK Government should review its Energy & Climate policies to ensure they don’t increase the importation of hydrocarbons, simply outsourcing emissions. This practice would contradict the spirit of the UK's commitment to achieving Net Zer
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Do not roll out digital IDs
We do not want digital IDs. We are concerned about total control by the government. Do not spend our money on this system!
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Legalise recreational cannabis & release those convicted of cannabis offences.
Change existing laws to allow for the use of cannabis. Review all those convicted of cannabis offences, and release all non-violent offenders to appropriate community placements. Enforce an 18 or over stance for cannabis use (excluding pr
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Fund high-quality, non-partisan political and citizenship teaching resources
Youth Parliament UK urges the Government to invest in high-quality, non-partisan lesson resources that any teacher can use. It’s vital students are taught the skills for informed and active participation in society, but too often teachers d
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Scrap Mandatory Advice and Guidance for Primary Care Referrals
On the 1st April 2026, NHS England introduced mandatory advice and guidance for GPs and primary care professionals. This means clinicians must get advice and guidance from secondary care colleagues before referring patients, which we think
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Include Child Maintenance as Income in Universal Credit and Means-Tested Benefit
Child maintenance payment is not counted as income for Universal Credit, allowing some to receive maintenance payments and benefits. At the same time, paying parents must meet their obligations even where those payments reduce their overall
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More funding to diagnose & support individuals with ADHD & provide training
Provide funding for spotting and diagnosing ADHD in adults and children, and for support and medication to be easily accessible upon diagnosis. We believe funding should also be provided to educate medical & education professionals to help
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Only provide foreign aid for national disasters and emergencies
We spend 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) on Foreign Aid a year. The Autumn Budget confirmed the UK would spend £13.3 billion in aid for 2024/25 and £13.7 billion in 2025/26.
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Form a centralised microchip & DNA database for dog breeding, care, and welfare
We believe that the practices of both licensed and unlicensed breeders have resulted in many dogs and puppies suffering from serious health and welfare issues.
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Start a government "do not drop litter" campaign
We think the streets are overrun with litter. We think we need a national litter campaign to stop people dropping litter and inform them about prosecution if they're caught.
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Ban Fur Imports into the UK
We ask the Government to ban the import and sale of all fur products in the UK. Fur farming is banned here due to cruelty, yet imports support suffering abroad. We believe that this ban would align UK laws with ethical and environmental res
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Introduce new rules and protections from development in rural green heartlands
We believe that the South West — Devon, Somerset, Dorset, and Cornwall — stands at a breaking point. We are concerned that our cherished green fields, productive farmland, and close-knit rural communities are being swallowed by unchecked ur
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Grant Chagossians a referendum to decide the future of Chagos Islands
Grant Chagossians a referendum to decide the future of Chagos Islands, making any arrangement on sovereignty of the Chagos islands subject to a consultative referendum by the Chagossian diaspora living in the UK, commonwealth, and overseas
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Fund NHS dyslexia assessments
Dyslexia affects many people yet NHS assessments are unavailable. This leaves access limited to those who can pay or navigate complex systems. The government must ensure free, early assessments for all to support education, wellbeing, and e
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Review regulation of animal boarding and licensing conditions
A review should consider introducing a new framework for paid pet care including minimum standards, more efficient checking of licences and enforcement of online platforms. There should be more alignment between devolved governments. These
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Replace 'hysterectomy' with 'uterectomy' in NHS patient materials
Direct NHS England to adopt 'uterectomy' as the primary term in all patient-facing materials, consent forms and clinical guidelines, replacing 'hysterectomy' - a term we believe is rooted in misogyny, not anatomy.
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Issue guidance so carers continue care visits for disabled patients in hospital
We call on the Government to issue guidance ensuring that hospitals allow care workers to continue their care visits to disabled patients whilst they're in hospital.
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Abolish council tax and fund local councils from national taxation
We call on the Government to abolish council tax and replace it with fair funding for local councils through national taxation, as we feel council tax has become unaffordable for many households during the cost of living crisis.
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Review bereavement policies for pupils sitting GCSE and A-level exams
I want the government to review the grading and expectations set by the Joint Council for Qualifications, for pupils that have lost a close relative immediately before starting their GCSE or A-level exams.
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Reform the British Spouse Visa System
Many British citizens and their spouses face huge costs, with the initial visa application costing £4,951(including the healthcare surcharge), the extension application priced at £3,845.50, and the settlement (ILR) application at £2,885. Ov
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Allow elderly disabled people to claim the state pension early
We think that any disabled person aged 60 who has been unemployed for at least 5 years should be given the choice to retire and claim the state pension immediately.
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Fund free access for all home educated children to GCSE examinations
Fund free access for all home educated children to GCSE examinations. Access should be allowed through a private exam centre or other education setting. The cost should fall to government, not on the parents or carers.
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