UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,193 petitions
Increase funding for EHCPs to help address funding gaps in schools
We want EHCP funding to be increased for schools. For some, funding doesn’t cover the support required in the EHCP. We think that funding shouldn’t be based on banding but actual costs. EHCPs must fully fund staff, therapies, equipment, and
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Introduce new rules for resurfacing roads so loose stones can't be left
We think the Government should introduce new standards for the way that roads are resurfaced. Currently loose stones are sometimes being left for cars to gradually flatten out and this is dangerous for motorcyclists.
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Introduce Albanian GCSE and A-levels
We ask the Government to introduce GCSE and A-Level qualifications in the Albanian language. Thousands of children attend Albanian supplementary schools and would benefit from a nationally recognised qualification in their mother tongue.
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All nannies, tutors and babysitters to have an enhanced DBS check.
We urge the Government to allow and require anyone working as a nanny, tutor, or babysitter to have a valid enhanced DBS check before beginning their role. We think by doing this we can create a safer environment for children.
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Fund the creation of more SEN schools
We feel that there are not enough SEN schools to accommodate SEN children. We think there are SEN children struggling through mainstream school and having to be home educated because they simply cannot cope with mainstream school.
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Give More Power to Public Petitions to Force the Government to take Action
We call for petitions on petition.parliament.uk to enable action beyond a debate. We feel recent petitions with huge public support have been dismissed by government, and that this undermines faith in the process. More milestones are needed
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Restore the Age-Related Personal Tax Allowance for Pensioners
We call on the Government to reintroduce the age-related personal income tax allowance for people of State Pension age, setting it at 110% of the full annual new State Pension and increasing it automatically each year in line with the Tripl
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Increase highway funding & ringfence fuel duty & road tax for road maintenance
We want the Government to increase capital highway funding for local authorities and ringfence a fixed percentage of revenue from the Fuel Duty Tax and Road Tax to meet the “steady state” maintenance requirement and allow for a permanent st
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Ensure post-adopted children are able to remain in contact with people they love
Ensure children who are adopted have the option to stay in touch with the people they love if it is safe to do so; such as Foster Carers, Siblings or Grandparents.
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Stop taxing overtime, work beyond 40 hours a week or outside contracted hours
We want the government to stop income tax and national insurance contributions on income that is regarded as overtime, outside contracted hours or past 40 hours per week.
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Give British homeless same legal protection from destitution as asylum seekers
Give homeless UK citizens, including veterans, the same legal right to housing and financial support as asylum seekers. No one should be left destitute in their own country. Legal protections would help vulnerable citizens rebuild their liv
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Reinstate the death penalty for Treason
Treason strikes at the very heart of a nation’s survival. Those who knowingly betray their country, aid its enemies, or undermine its security and place every citizen at risk.
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Introduce standards for answers to PMQs to be enforced by the Speaker
Introduce clear standards for Prime Minister’s Questions requiring that answers address the substance of the question asked. Empower the Speaker to identify when questions have not been substantively answered and to request a follow-up resp
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Toughen up the law to ensure stricter punishment for child sexual abuse material
We think the Government must do everything they can to discourage those who watch child sexual abuse material by changing the law to introduce tougher punishments.
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Create a body to monitor political discourse & sanction discriminatory rhetoric
We urge the Government to create an independent public body to monitor political discourse and introduce sanctions, enforced by this body, against candidates or parties who are using discriminatory rhetoric. We believe we need clear rules t
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Do not scrap the Work Capability Assessment (WCA)
The Government must immediately withdraw the proposal to scrap the WCA, as detailed in its Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper.
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Require online marketplaces to verify UK hallmark compliance
Require online marketplaces to verify that sellers offering precious metal jewellery to UK consumers hold a valid UK Assay Office registration or proof of UK hallmarking compliance before permitting listings describing items as gold, silver
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Introduce extensive teaching on deforestation to curriculum for all school ages
We think that deforestation is one of the most critical concerns of our generation and is harming ecosystems and threatening biodiversity.
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Review the NPPF to strengthen protections for Green Belt and National Landscapes
Review and amend the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to introduce clear national standards for protecting Green Belt, Grey Belt and National Landscapes. Require brownfield land, urban densification, infrastructure and Green Infras
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Review & strengthen DBS checks for risks, create lifetime safeguarding records
I want the Government to review and strengthen DBS checks. Implement national pattern-recognition, improve cross-agency information sharing, create lifetime safeguarding records and automatic alerts to avoid missing repeated allegations or
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Hold a national referendum on the UK’s diplomatic relationship with Israel.
We call on the Government to hold a national referendum on the UK's relationship with Israel. We think this would allow the British public to decide whether to continue current relations in light of the concerns many have about Israel’s act
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Ban herbicides containing Glyphosate to protect people, food and the environment
Glyphosate, an ingredient in herbicides, is sprayed on non-organic crops to eliminate weeds and accelerate the drying process before harvest.
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Hold a rejoin EU referendum now
We call for a referendum on whether the United Kingdom should rejoin the European Union after the Brexit referendum, giving the public a fresh, informed choice based on current realities and future needs.
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Fund history teachers free/discounted entry to historical sites
We call on the Government to fund a national scheme offering history teachers free or discounted access to museums, heritage sites and exhibitions through the implementation of a history teacher ID card.
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Hold an automatic general election on resignation of any Prime Minister.
When in opposition Labour demanded a general election following the resignations of PM, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. We think it is only right now that they are in government they should legislate for this.
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