UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,164 petitions

Increase maritime enforcement to intercept and return boats to France.

We call for the Government to strengthen maritime border enforcement to intercept small boats attempting to reach the UK. We think this policy should ensure that intercepted individuals are returned to France, with collaboration improved to

closedOpened 16 Dec 2024
913

signatures

Fund free music tuition for all secondary school children aged 11-16 in England

We urge the Government to full fund 1:1 music instrument lessons for all children aged 11-16 in all secondary schools in England. We believe this could close the “cultural capital gap” by ensuring all students can access these lessons regar

closedOpened 16 Jul 2025
912

signatures

Require prison sentences to be served consecutively, not concurrently

We want the government to change the law so that prison sentences for crimes can only be served consecutively, not concurrently.

closedOpened 30 Apr 2025
909

signatures

Ban generative AI music software in the UK

The UK music industry has generated £8 billion in yearly revenue to the UK economy. We are concerned AI-generated music is threating the livelihoods of professionals in Britain’s music sector, we call on the Government to ban generative AI

openOpened 28 Aug 2026
905

signatures

Make the most of our own natural resources. Allow companies to drill gas and oil

Allow companies to drill gas and oil in our own country and in the North Sea, stop relying on energy from other countries. We can be self sufficient.

openOpened 13 Apr 2026
902

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Support newly qualified physiotherapists: Review barriers to NHS jobs

We think newly qualified physiotherapists are struggling to get NHS jobs due to experience requirements and internal-only adverts. Some apply for assistant roles or private jobs but may be rejected for being overqualified or lacking NHS exp

closedOpened 29 Jul 2025
902

signatures

Fund local authorities to build parks with wheelchair-accessible play equipment

We would like the Government to fund local authorities to build more parks with wheelchair-accessible equipment like wheelchair swings, wheelchair roundabouts, in-ground trampolines and lower basketball hoops so people with accessibility is

closedOpened 23 Sept 2025
900

signatures

Remove the statute of limitations for medical negligence for long-term damage

Remove the time limit that is required to file any lawsuit that is related to medical negligence for long-term damage.

openOpened 31 Mar 2026
898

signatures

Require freeholders to allow fixed AC with external units in leasehold flats

Require freeholders to allow leaseholders to install safe, compliant fixed split air conditioning with external condenser units unless they can justify reason to refuse it. Freeholders and managing agents should not refuse by default and mu

openOpened 22 Jun 2026
896

signatures

Do not implement a ban on the use of aversive dog training tools

For the government to not introduce a ban on the sale or use of aversive dog training tools including electronic collars.

closedOpened 2 Feb 2026
896

signatures

Expand the winter fuel allowance to other vulnerable people.

Instead of means testing the winter fuel payment for pensioners, we think all over 60s, those with cancer or long term sick patients should be entitled to £100 per month for each of gas and electricity from Oct to Jan paid directly to the e

closedOpened 30 Dec 2024
896

signatures

Allow Veterans of the Armed Forces to claim their state pension at the age of 60

I would like the Government to allow Veterans of the Armed forces to receive their state pension at the age of 60 in recognition of their service to the country.

closedOpened 4 Dec 2024
896

signatures

Lower the state pension age to 65 years old

Lower the state pension age to 65.

closedOpened 30 Oct 2025
894

signatures

Require re-development of empty properties in an area before building new

There are many empty properties needing re-development these should be incentivised for redevelopment prior to green and grey land within the area being approved for planning and development of new estates.

openOpened 24 Mar 2026
893

signatures

Make St. David's Day on March the 1st a Public Holiday

I want the Government to declare St. David's Day on March the 1st a Public Holiday. I think there is sufficient support for this.

closedOpened 21 Nov 2024
890

signatures

Regulate podcast platforms to prevent the spread of misogyny and harmful content

Strengthen regulation of podcast and social media platforms to meet minimum editorial standards, strengthen oversight & prevent algorithmic promotion of harmful content, in order to delegitimise misinformation and dangerous ideologies which

openOpened 24 Apr 2026
889

signatures

Fund free bus travel for school pupils, college students and apprentices

We believe the Government should fund free bus travel for school pupils, college students and apprentices. The cost of travelling to education or training can be a barrier for young people and families. Free travel could improve access to l

openOpened 3 Sept 2026
888

signatures

Longer sentences and disqualification for drug/drink drivers who injure someone

The current law for serious injury by dangerous driving is a maximum of 5 years. I think that when this is caused by a drink and/or drug driver, the sentence should be made harsher, with an automatic disqualification for life to make our ro

closedOpened 23 Jun 2025
885

signatures

Ban police from using lethal methods when dogs are out of control

We want the government to require police to use non-kill methods with out of control dogs. Stun not gun.

closedOpened 6 Feb 2025
881

signatures

Review Dangerous Dog Act 1991 and bring in dog ownership license and dog tagging

I want the Government to review Dangerous Dogs Act to bring in stricter penalties for out of control dogs, and require by law that all dog owners hold a dog owner license and that all dogs are tagged.

closedOpened 17 Mar 2026
878

signatures

Fund NHS preceptorships for unemployed Physician Associates

Fund a national NHS preceptorship programme for unemployed qualified Physician Associates, providing paid supervised NHS employment and a clear pathway into permanent NHS roles while maintaining patient safety and clinical competence.

openOpened 11 Sept 2026
874

signatures

Ban the use of all pest control methods against pigeons

Ban the use of any pest control on pigeons, as we believe it is cruel and should be against the law.

closedOpened 3 Feb 2026
874

signatures

Psychosis: increase research funding into diagnosis, prevention and medication

We think the government should direct more research funding to determine the underlying causes of psychosis, develop preventative treatments and evidenced diagnoses. We want more investment to accelerate the introduction of more effective m

closedOpened 15 May 2025
872

signatures

Bring the teaching of Key Word Signing in to all nurseries and schools

Key Word Signing is very common in special education settings, but we believe it needs to be brought in to all nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools, being taught alongside languages. In our view it has the potential to become a

closedOpened 11 Mar 2026
871

signatures

Review levels of pay for Teachers' Maternity Leave

We want the Government to review levels of pay for Teachers' Maternity Leave, to make those levels align with other sectors, like the prisons, fire and civil services. We believe teachers deserve: 26 weeks full pay 13 weeks at 90% pay a

closedOpened 17 Feb 2026
871

signatures

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