UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,213 petitions
Government to issue public solar and wind power forecasts
The Government should issue 3-day solar & wind power forecasts to help ease the energy crisis. We believe these will help the public maximize their domestic power instead of wasting it. By timing usage with these peaks, they can reduce the
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Introduce 18 year residency and English language requirements to vote in general
The Government should legislate so that you must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 18 years and be able to show a degree of proficiency in the English language in order to register to vote in General Elections.
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Set dates when fireworks are allowed.
When October hit, fireworks start day and night until January. We want the government to choose selected dates e.g. Diwali, 4th of July, New year's Eve, etc. To approve as recognised for fireworks and prohibit fireworks out of these dates.
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Mandate petitionable new elections if govt has under 25% UK electorate support
Introduce legislation requiring an immediate general election if a government is elected with support from less than 25% of the UK electorate, and at least 10% of UK electorate sign a verified petition calling for its removal, which would b
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Mandate Body Cams for staff who work with those with communication difficulties
We ask that the use of body-worn cameras for staff who work with those who have communication and severe learning difficulties, for example in schools, be made mandatory to help prevent any abuse and provide evidence when needed.
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Make parental alienation a criminal offence
We want the Government to make Parental Alienation a criminal offence. We believe deliberately turning a child against a loving parent is emotional abuse. The law should make it an offence, train professionals to identify it, and hold offen
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Base the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) threshold on household income
The aim of this petition is to request the government to change the threshold for the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) from the current individual £60K income to a household income of £120K.
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Review of Universal Credit and Job Centre Operations
We urge the UK Government to review Universal Credit and Job Centre operations. We believe there are issues with delays, sanctions, and support which can negatively impact claimants. We want to see improvements in staffing, payment resoluti
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Ban and criminalise all abortions. Choose Adoption and Save Children’s Lives
The Crime and Policing Bill includes a clause which would mean that in respect of any law involving abortion, a woman would not commit an offence if acting in relation to her own pregnancy. We did not ask for this. It was not in any manifes
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Introduce regulations for Hairdressers and Barbers
We call on the Government to introduce general licensing requirements for hairdressers and barbers to open salons and statutory requirements for hairdressers and barbers to hold specific qualifications.
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Launch a rural proofing review & suspend the use of the grey-belt test
Launch a rural proofing review into the grey-belt test and completely suspend the use of the grey-belt test for villages for all planning applications pending the outcome.
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Levy per carcass to fund independent continuous abattoir CCTV monitoring
Effective, independent, real time observation required with costs funded by a levy per carcass.
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Make Saint David's Day (Wales) and Saint George's Day (England) Bank Holidays
I think Dydd Gwyl Dewi (Saint David's Day) on 1st March in Wales and Saint George's Day on 23rd of April in England should be made to be bank holidays. I believe these dates are important for the people of the respected nations, and are a d
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Remove the ban on semi automatic firearms over .22 calibre.
Remove the ban on semi-automatic firearms over .22 calibre to allow for more freedom within the firearms community.
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Reinstate the policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
On taking office this Government cancelled the Rwanda plan and promised to 'Smash The Gangs'. The annual number of illegal migrants crossing the channel was higher in 2025 than in 2023/24, and we think the gangs have not been smashed. We wo
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Fund more training for teachers on neurodivergence
We want the government to fund more comprehensive training programs for teachers on how to effectively support and engage neurodivergent students in the classroom.
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Require bars, pubs and clubs to have CCTV covering all areas surrounding toilets
I believe it should be a legal requirement for CCTV to cover all areas of the venue. This includes stairwells/corridors leading up to toilet facilities to monitor the safety of customers. This could help prevent spiking and other forms of a
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Mandate hip scan offer for newborns with a family history of hip problems (DDH)
Require the NHS to automatically offer a hip ultrasound scan for all newborn babies if there is a known family history of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) or related hip conditions on either parent’s side.
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Fund access for all women to a genetic blood test for breast cancer risk genes
Fund a national NHS screening programme offering all women the opportunity to be tested for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations. This could be offered alongside routine cervical screening appointments, such as at a woman’s first smear test or at
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Make it a specific criminal offence not to notify the authorities of a death
I would like it to become a specific criminal offence to not report a dead body or a death if you are in the company of said individual when they pass or if you are aware of one.
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Conduct a review of routes into work for new graduates.
We believe that many graduates, myself included, who spent £27k+ on university are struggling to find jobs. Entry-level roles often demand experience, which feels unfair, as we're constantly rejected for lacking it. We need opportunities, y
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Reform statutory time limits for all offences involving child victims under 16
Review and reform statutory prosecution time limits for all offences involving victims under 16. A review could consider extending or removing time limits where delayed disclosure, safeguarding investigations, or multi-agency child protecti
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Require businesses to offer interviews to care leavers meeting minimum criteria
We ask Government to introduce a national policy so medium and large employers offer care leavers a guaranteed interview for any role where they meet the essential criteria, ensuring fair access to work and consistent opportunity.
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Resentence IPP prisoners; end indefinite licence and limit recall
We call on the Government to make arrangements for a resentencing all on IPP sentences, to fixed-term sentences with clear release dates. It must end indefinite licence periods for all, and reform the threshold for recall so only those who
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Retain 5-year ILR Pathway for LGBTIQ+ Refugees in the UK
The Government’s new asylum policy proposes replacing the current five-year refugee leave with temporary 30-month grants and delaying eligibility for settlement to 20 years for those on the new core protection route. We believe these change
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