UK Parliament Petitions

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

17,310 petitions

Require daily sports in schools and increase school sports funding

We want the government to mandate daily physical education in schools, provide more funds for sports programs, and ensure trained teachers/coaches lead activities.

closedOpened 25 Mar 2025
453

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Limit council tax increases to the lowest of either inflation or 5%

Limit council tax increases to the lowest of either inflation or 5%

closedOpened 21 Jan 2026
452

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Introduce harsher penalties for causing death by careless driving

We call on the UK Government to reform the law on causing death by careless driving, including: - Setting harsher minimum sentencing - Requiring immediate driving bans upon charge

closedOpened 23 Sept 2025
452

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Fund a Children & Young People’s Cancer Diagnosis Awareness Campaign

According to the NHS, 3,755 people under 25 are diagnosed with cancer per year and it is the most common cause of death by disease for UK children. We urge the Government to fund a national awareness campaign for children and young people,

closedOpened 7 Jul 2025
452

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Legalise spray, tasers & airguns for self-defence & require businesses hold them

We should be allowed to prepare to defend ourselves and those around us, I want to legalise the use and carry of pepper spray and tasers and also allow the use of less lethal airguns in your home. We feel that we can prepare for every worst

openOpened 19 Jun 2026
451

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Ban MPs from having second jobs except in NHS

MPs should not have other jobs outside of Parliament unless they are qualified doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals and actively work in the NHS

closedOpened 24 Feb 2026
451

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Change IHT rules to be payable only after probate has been granted

We petition the Government to make Inheritance Tax payable only after probate is granted and when sufficient accessible cash is available within a deceased person’s estate to pay the IHT liability.

closedOpened 20 Aug 2025
450

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Ban dogs from indoor restaurants and other premises selling prepared food

We believe this measure would improve the management of hygiene and protect people who are averse to dogs.

closedOpened 11 Aug 2025
450

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Call for the UK to Withdraw from the 1951 Refugee Convention

We, the undersigned, call on the UK Government to withdraw from the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. We think the current asylum system is outdated and no longer fits the challenges our country faces today.

closedOpened 25 Apr 2025
450

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Make the climate emergency a lawful excuse in criminal cases

Make the climate emergency a lawful excuse in criminal damage and other such cases.

closedOpened 13 May 2025
450

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Ban compulsory purchase orders in redevelopment: protect homes & communities

We want the Government to ban compulsory purchase orders in redevelopment schemes, protect residents’ rights to stay in their homes, and ensure regeneration is based on voluntary agreements and genuine community-led decision-making that str

closedOpened 13 Mar 2026
449

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Call for a national referendum on Net Zero – a simple yes or no

We urge the Government to pass a law on holding a referendum on Net Zero, to give the people the opportunity to say whether they agree with this agenda or not, as we believe it could hurt the UK economy and people’s livelihoods.

closedOpened 13 Aug 2025
449

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Ban all peanuts and tree nuts on all flights to protect allergy sufferers

Create legislation to ban all peanuts and tree nuts on all flights, including those served by airlines and brought by passengers. We think this would protect people with severe allergies from life-threatening reactions in a setting where em

closedOpened 31 Jul 2025
449

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Establish National Taskforce to Deliver Inclusive, Joined up SEND Reform

There’s currently no cross-government body leading SEND reform. We think we need urgent action that brings education, health, families and professionals together, protects legal rights, and embeds joined-up leadership from day one to stop c

closedOpened 19 Aug 2025
448

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Cancel the consultation on “In-use emissions of road vehicles”

We believe the consultation for the "In-use emissions of road vehicles: regulating environmental impacts" is a pretext for taking many internal combustion engine cars off the road and pushing car ownership outside the financial reach of mil

openOpened 25 Sept 2026
447

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Hold a referendum on devolution and a new nation in the North of England

We want the Government to hold a referendum on devolution to a new Northern English nation on par with Scotland and Scottish devolution.

closedOpened 27 Jan 2026
447

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Pass a law that schools cannot prohibit the use of personal devices

Ban schools from prohibiting, restricting or confiscating any personal digital devices like phones or laptops. We believe they are essential tools, not distractions, and that schools must adapt. We believe students deserve protection of pro

closedOpened 21 Aug 2025
447

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Mandate specialist input for neurological NHS continuing care assessment panels

Mandate clinical specialists such as neurologists on assessment panels for complex neurological conditions. We believe many with complex neurological conditions (Posterior cortical atrophy, Parkinson's, MND, atypical dementias) can face sys

openOpened 6 Oct 2026
446

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Appoint a Minister of State for Water Safety

We want the Government to appoint a Minister of State for Water Safety. The Minister should ensure water safety standards are adhered to, warnings are put out all year-round, so landowners take responsibility for their land/bodies of water,

openOpened 21 Aug 2026
446

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Ban UK visas for citizens of countries who don’t take back illegal migrants

A large proportion of illegal migrants in the UK are economic migrants. We believe they must be returned to their country of origin to prevent further cost to the public purse.

closedOpened 22 Jul 2025
445

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Free hospital parking for all NHS staff in England

We think NHS staff should not have to pay to park on-site at hospitals. Staff don’t have to pay to park in Wales or Scotland. We want free parking for NHS staff please!

closedOpened 6 Jan 2025
445

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Commercial Pilot Training to be VAT exempt and introduce new funding options

I am urging the Government to make all commercial pilot training fees VAT exempt and provide government-backed loans or grants for aspiring pilots. I believe that this would lower financial barriers which in turn would promote diversity and

closedOpened 11 Nov 2024
445

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A nationwide referendum on reinstating the death penalty for child sexual abuse

We want the British public to have a say on whether the most serious child sexual abuse offences should be punishable by death or be tax-funded with life imprisonment.

openOpened 16 Jul 2026
444

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Scrap the 2-child benefit cap

We think the government should scrap the two-child benefit cap to support struggling families as we think this policy pushes many children into poverty and worsens inequality. We think scrapping the cap would provide vital support, alleviat

closedOpened 24 Dec 2024
444

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Set rules about when a service/venue can describe itself as accessible

Amend the Equality Act 2010 to prevent a venue or service describing themselves as 'accessible' without describing in what way it is accessible, i.e. what the accessibility features are.

closedOpened 8 Nov 2024
444

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