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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Lower the state pension age to 65 years old
Lower the state pension age to 65.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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