UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
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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Review security protocols for keeping deceased patient records confidential
We call on the Government to conduct a review of all NHS trusts and how they ensure deceased patient records are kept confidential. We suggest that such a review should consider the merits of requiring pre-authorisation to access patient re
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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 & 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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Fund guaranteed paid community work shifts via Jobcentres
Fund a voluntary Community Works Guarantee allowing Jobcentres to offer paid shifts tackling community needs such as cleaning and maintenance.
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Ban single-strike animal slaughter
We ask the Government to prohibit the single-strike slaughter method, regardless of stunning, and ensure legislation explicitly prevents its use in commercial slaughter.
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Immediately pause Pathfinder Courts roll-out to hold independent public inquiry
Pause the national rollout of Pathfinder/Child Focused Courts and launch an independent public inquiry into the family justice system, including CAFCASS, social services, judges, legal professionals, safeguarding failures, human rights brea
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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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End routine PIP reassessments for people with lifelong & progressive conditions
We want the Government to end routine Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reassessments for people with lifelong, progressive or irreversible conditions where there is no realistic prospect of significant improvement. Most chronic illness'
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Facilitate a referendum on Scottish independence from the UK
The current Prime Minister of the UK said he was determined to prove the First Minister of Scotland wrong when he said the current British Prime Minister would be the last Prime Minister of the UK. We believe the best way to do this is to f
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Do not introduce the Vaping Products Duty
Stop the introduction of the Vaping Products Duty in 2026. We want the Government to halt any new tax on e-liquids and vape products, including 0mg nicotine-free options, to protect small UK vape retailers and manufacturers from closure.
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Create an Open Work Visa for Skilled Workers after 3 years
We ask the Government to introduce an Open Work Visa for those on the Skilled Worker visa, after 3 years, with the ability to renew yearly until ILR eligibility. We believe this could improve mobility, reduce exploitation, and allow skilled
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Refuse ability to claim asylum for convicted criminals
We think people convicted of crimes are claiming asylum, but we think once they are found to have a criminal background they should be immediately deported. We think this could free up the time for what we consider to be genuine cases for a
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Replace the VAWG strategy with a VAP - Violence Against People strategy
We call on the Government to replace the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy with Violence Against People (VAP) strategy to ensure Government policy, funding and support protect all victims of violence, abuse and coercive contr
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Mandate clear labelling of Coconut Oil and Palm Kernel Oil on food products
Clearly label MCTs (Medium-Chain Triglyceride), such as Coconut Oil and Palm Kernel Oil on products for consumption.
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Require recycling facilities for blister packs in all dispensaries and chemists
I want the government to reduce the amount of blister packs going into landfill by making it possible for people to recycle their medication packaging at the outlet which dispenses it.
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Introduce an offence to the Highways Act for failure to maintain public roads
Drivers and owners of vehicles used on the public highway can commit an offence if their vehicle is not maintained in a roadworthy condition. Introduce a similar legal offence to the Highways Act to prosecute responsible Authorities for fai
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Fund healthcare framework and pathways for adults with Cerebral Palsy
Adults with Cerebral Palsy face worsening symptoms and high rates of co-morbidities, yet there's no dedicated healthcare framework for them to ensure access to coordinated, specialist-led healthcare provision.
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