UK Parliament Petitions

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

16,115 petitions

Ensure access to non-whole meal flour without folic acid fortification

We call on the Government to amend the law to ensure there are at least one non-wholemeal flour option without folic acid fortification, and to exempt organic flour from mandatory folic acid fortification requirement from December 2026.

closedOpened 24 Dec 2025Gov responded
24.1k

signatures

Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK

We urge the Government to hold a referendum on any proposal to introduce identity cards, including the proposed “BritCard.” We oppose the implementation of a mandatory national identity card system, as we believe it could risk turning perso

closedOpened 13 Aug 2025Gov responded
24.1k

signatures

Withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill immediately

Government to withdraw the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill immediately, because it downgrades education for all children, undermines educators and parents. We think it will cause harm to children, with their details being digitally st

closedOpened 25 Nov 2025Gov responded
24.1k

signatures

Run a public information campaign on the climate crisis

Communicate clearly: 1) the science behind the climate crisis - how & why for the first time in the last year we've averaged 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels 2) the implications of going beyond this and what needs to be done to add

closedOpened 8 Nov 2024Gov responded
24.1k

signatures

Stop the ban on trail hunting

Stop the plan to ban trail hunting!

closedOpened 2 Feb 2026Gov responded
24.1k

signatures

Grant Cornwall nation status

We urge the UK Government to formally recognize Cornwall as a nation, granting it equal status to Wales and Scotland. This includes devolved powers, cultural preservation, and official recognition of Cornwall’s distinct heritage, language,

closedOpened 11 Mar 2025Gov responded
24.0k

signatures

Require asylum seekers & foreign criminals to be detained on remote UK islands

Require the offshore detention of asylum seekers and criminals who are foreign nationals on remote UK islands away from the general population whilst providing them with humanitarian aid and shelter. This could keep the UK population safe a

openOpened 3 Sept 2026
23.9k

signatures

Codify rules for MPs' attendance in Parliament & their constituency in statute

Codify in statute clear and binding obligations for MPs on time spent in their constituency and in Parliament. We think that leaving it to convention unfortunately allows a minority to abuse the system.

openOpened 15 Apr 2026Gov responded
23.8k

signatures

Leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

We urge the Government to leave the ECHR as we believe it will help protect British citizens. We think this could give the Government more flexibility to make policies to help reduce the level of illegal migration to the UK.

closedOpened 9 Jul 2025Gov responded
23.7k

signatures

Make carbon monoxide alarms mandatory in all holiday accommodation

We ask the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring all holiday accommodation, including short-term lets and rentals, to install and maintain working carbon monoxide alarms, with mandatory regular safety checks and proper enforcemen

openOpened 27 May 2026Gov responded
23.5k

signatures

Hold a UK referendum before joining any defence and security pact with the EU.

The UK Government is seeking a UK-EU security pact. We are concerned that such a decision could affect UK sovereignty and should be subject to a vote of the whole country before it can be implemented.

closedOpened 15 Apr 2025Gov responded
23.5k

signatures

Stop plans to use MoD sites for asylum seekers without full local consultation

Calling on the new Prime Minster and his Government to immediately withdraw plans to use MoD sites for asylum seeker accommodation without full, open and transparent consultation with the local communities and local representatives whose li

openOpened 19 Aug 2026Gov responded
23.4k

signatures

Create a public consultation on freedom of speech and disinformation

We believe that lies, fraud, and media toxicity threaten our way of life. We think new mechanisms are needed to preserve confidence. How else can people know what to trust?

closedOpened 8 Nov 2024Gov responded
23.4k

signatures

Minimum State Pension should equal the National Minimum Wage for under 18s.

The National Living Wage age for 21+ is now £23,132 (35 hour week; 52 week year). Even the National Minimum Wage for under 18's is £14,560 (same basis). My full New State Pension is only £12,564 after working for a lifetime.

openOpened 28 Jul 2026Gov responded
23.3k

signatures

Introduce a Pension Tax Lock to help protect retirement savings and incentives

The Chancellor should introduce a Pension Tax Lock: a commitment not to reduce the amount people can withdraw from their pension tax-free or the amount of tax relief given on pension contributions. We believe this would help ensure retireme

closedOpened 1 Oct 2025Gov responded
23.3k

signatures

Allow charities to rescue dogs with docked tails under the Animal Welfare Bill

We ask Parliament to include an exemption in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill for registered charities and approved, responsible rescue organisations to rehome adult, disease tested dogs, who were previously docked

closedOpened 17 Nov 2025Gov responded
23.3k

signatures

Protect the Right to Live Without a Digital ID

I want a legal safeguard in all digital-ID laws that guarantees no one can be denied work, healthcare, banking, housing, or any other service for not having a government digital ID. Use must remain voluntary, and non-digital alternatives mu

closedOpened 2 Jan 2026Gov responded
23.1k

signatures

Require parliamentary scrutiny of any proposal to amend the Royal Mail USO

We call on the Government to amend legislation to require parliamentary scrutiny on any change to the Royal Mail's Universal Service Obligation (USO).

closedOpened 23 Dec 2024Gov responded
22.9k

signatures

Fund vouchers for people with coeliac disease

We urge the government to fund vouchers for those who are medically diagnosed with coeliac disease.

closedOpened 27 Aug 2025Gov responded
22.7k

signatures

Introduce prison sentences for deliberate cruelty to wild birds including pigeon

We call on the UK Government to amend existing wildlife and animal welfare legislation to introduce custodial prison sentences for any individual who deliberately goes out with the intention of injuring or killing wild bird, specifically in

closedOpened 30 Jan 2026Gov responded
22.5k

signatures

Public Vote Required on Overseas Aid Spending

We call on the Government to consult the British public and hold a vote before sending taxpayer money overseas. The people should decide whether funds are prioritised for foreign aid or invested in our own National Health Service, Armed For

openOpened 1 Apr 2026Gov responded
22.4k

signatures

Ban on sale of disposable BBQs

We want the Government to introduce a nationwide ban on the sale of single-use disposable barbecues. Disposable BBQs are increasingly linked to preventable wildfires, which poses a serious risk to public safety, wildlife, and emergency ser

openOpened 15 Jun 2026
22.2k

signatures

Stop taxing Longer Separation Allowance on British armed forces

We want the Government to stop taxing Longer Separation Allowance (LSA) which compensates British service personnel for unavoidable extended time away from their families due to deployments and training.

openOpened 9 Apr 2026Gov responded
22.2k

signatures

Formal support framework for families of murdered British citizens overseas

Our family, like many others, has endured the loss of a loved one overseas and we feel we experienced an absence of leadership, guidance, and support. Consistent assistance from British embassies is necessary regarding which actions should

closedOpened 25 Jun 2025Gov responded
22.1k

signatures

Hold a referendum to decide if the UK should leave the ECHR.

We ask the government to arrange a public referendum on the UK’s membership in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This referendum could allow UK citizens to determine if we should continue adhering to the ECHR or establish inde

closedOpened 11 Dec 2024Gov responded
21.7k

signatures

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