UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
17,310 petitions
Increase the Personal Allowance to £16,000 and link it to inflation
We call on the Government to increase the Personal Allowance from £12,570 to £16,000 and automatically uprate it each year in line with inflation (CPI), so people on low and middle incomes don’t pay more tax in real terms when living costs
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Change review process for ongoing benefits for people with lifelong disabilities
Allow workers in the DWP to review the available case notes for people who have lifelong disabilities rather than require people with lifelong disabilities and their carers to attend repeated reviews.
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Fund the creation of bike lanes for all main roads
I want the government to give local councils more money to be able to create a safer environment for cyclists. I want them to give funding so that all main roads have bike lanes.
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Remove the triple lock commitment on pensions and tie increase to inflation only
We feel the triple lock on pensions is unaffordable and unjust. We think tying the increase in pensions to inflation only could ensure the living standards of those reliant on the pension are protected, and would be more affordable.
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Give UK citizens the right to veto laws by national referendum
We urge the Government to create a law where if one million citizens sign a petition within six months of a law being passed, a binding national referendum must be held, and if voters reject the law, it must be repealed. We believe this wou
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Introduce a duty of candour to all MPs
We would like a duty of candour to be introduced for all sitting MPs.
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Give families an additional tax-free allowance for each child
Introduce a tax-free allowance for each dependent child under 18, in addition to the personal allowance, and ensure it is given to the parent with primary day-to-day care of the child.
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Review how NS&I contact Premium Bond prize winners
Review the way that National Savings and Investments contact prize winners of premium bonds. We want Premium Bond Holders to be identified by name, location and date of birth only as some people may have lost their original documents.
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Review single sex spaces guidance requiring use on the basis of biological sex
Review and revoke approval of the statutory code of practice requiring single-sex spaces in England, Scotland, and Wales to be designated and used on the basis of biological sex.
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Review court system to address trial delays for rape and sexual abuse
We want the Government to review the court system in order to better prioritise and protect victims of rape and sexual abuse by preventing postponements of trial start dates. Victims can be left in limbo for months or years, which can cause
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Require NHS hospitals & clinics to provide after-treatment surveys
I urge the Government to require NHS hospitals and clinics to provide end of treatment surveys to patients or families at the end of care/treatment. I would like this to be sent to an independent review board and assessed so that any seriou
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Review current legislation and regulation of gambling adverts
I think that gambling is a major problem in the UK and regulation on TV adverts seems very loose, with a quick "be gamble aware" at the end. I would like the Government to review current regulation for gambling adverts on television. A revi
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Make face coverings illegal
Ban all face coverings hiding facial identity. With the introduction of identity cards, we think face coverings should be made illegal except in times of national health crisis
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Reschedule psilocybin from Schedule 1 to 2 to allow for use in medical research
We ask the UK Government to reschedule psilocybin, moving it from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, to allow it to be used in clinical trials.
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Increase the installation of solar panels on commercial rooftops and carparks.
We think the Government should introduce legislation so that outdoor car parks of a certain size include solar carports and EV charging facilities, similar to a law already passed in France. We also want the government to make it easier for
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Fund whole-person cancer care and NHS research into complementary treatments
Fund whole-person cancer care across England, including personalised testing, nutrition, exercise, rehabilitation and psychological support. Create NHS research pathways for promising complementary and repurposed treatments, with proven app
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Require gaming developers to make games adaptable for disabled users
Require gaming developers to make their games adaptable for disabled users. For example have racing games compatible with a gaming steering wheel for those with cerebral palsy or similar conditions.
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Fund free hospital parking for NHS staff and students on placement
We want the Government to fund free hospital parking for staff and medical & dental students working in NHS hospitals on placement during working hours and ensure they are protected from parking penalties at all times, including when they a
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Require Rapeseed Oil to be listed as an allergen on food packaging
We want the Government to ensure that Rapeseed Oil is listed as an allergen on food packaging. Many brands have switched to Rapeseed without labelling it as a recipe change & this is causing a health issue as many people find they are unab
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Make Inclusive Playgrounds Mandatory in All New and Upgraded Parks
No child should be left out of play because of disabilities. We want the UK Government to make sure it is mandatory for all new and upgraded parks to have inclusive playgrounds and be accessible to every child.
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Enable parents to register birth and death of babies carried beyond 24 weeks
We ask the Government to change the law so parents can register the birth and death of babies carried beyond 24 weeks, even if they passed earlier. Families deserve recognition and dignity, not the miscarriage label, for the babies they car
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Give leaseholders a right to force a buy-back after serious mismanagement
To introduce legislation giving leaseholders the right to compel a freeholder, intermediate landlord or management company to buy back their property at the higher of the current market value or the original purchase price, where a tribunal
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Publish a timetable and approval pathway for supervised self-driving systems.
Publish a timetable and approval pathway for supervised self-driving systems in GB.
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No More Patchwork Paving: Change the resurfacing rules for utility companies.
Amend the law to require utility companies to fully resurface, at their own cost, the entire width of the pavement/road rather than just the strip they dug up. Local authorities can be left liable for repairs or injury compensation after th
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Introduce minimum hours of driving lessons before practical driving test
The Government should review the issuing of driving licenses and introduce a legal requirement for all learner drivers to complete a minimum number of professional driving lesson hours before being allowed to take the practical driving test
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