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

closedOpened 30 Mar 2026
477

signatures

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.

closedOpened 27 Dec 2024
477

signatures

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

closedOpened 23 Sept 2025
476

signatures

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.

closedOpened 2 May 2025
476

signatures

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

openOpened 22 Oct 2026
475

signatures

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

closedOpened 26 Mar 2026
475

signatures

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.

closedOpened 17 Mar 2025
475

signatures

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

closedOpened 19 Dec 2025
474

signatures

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

closedOpened 3 Jan 2025
474

signatures

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.

closedOpened 25 Apr 2025
473

signatures

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.

openOpened 2 Sept 2026
472

signatures

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.

openOpened 21 Oct 2026
471

signatures

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

openOpened 8 Jun 2026
471

signatures

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.

closedOpened 24 Feb 2026
471

signatures

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.

closedOpened 20 Feb 2025
471

signatures

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'

openOpened 4 Aug 2026
470

signatures

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

openOpened 22 Oct 2026
469

signatures

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.

closedOpened 19 Dec 2025
469

signatures

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

closedOpened 30 Apr 2025
469

signatures

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

closedOpened 27 Feb 2025
469

signatures

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

openOpened 24 Aug 2026
467

signatures

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.

closedOpened 25 Sept 2025
467

signatures

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.

closedOpened 17 Mar 2025
466

signatures

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

openOpened 22 May 2026
465

signatures

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.

closedOpened 22 Jul 2025
464

signatures

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