UK Parliament Petitions
Public petitions to the UK Government and Parliament — signature counts, government responses and debate outcomes.
16,213 petitions
Increase funding for research and financial support for women with endometriosis
We want the Government to provide greater financial support for women with endometriosis who are unable to work. Such as, increasing access to benefits like Personal Independence Payments (PIP) or Employment Support Allowance, and to increa
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Make bodycams and improved restraining training compulsory for SIA staff
We call on the Government to make it compulsory for all SIA staff to wear bodycams and for improved restraining training to be introduced for all SIA staff, in order to prevent death or serious injury to members of the public.
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Donations to a political party capped at £500,000 per individual or organisation
Donations to political parties, from an individual or organisation, should be limited to £500,000 across total donations. We think this could reduce the influence of unelected and foreign individuals on UK politics.
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Enshrine the right for citizens to live offline in UK law
Enshrine the right to live and participate in society without the internet or digitally connected services into UK law. We believe banking, voting, tax, public transport, food, education, etc., should never require ownership of a mobile pho
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Provide equal NHS funding for all Hospices
Up and down the country, there is clear inequality within the NHS funding for palliative and end of life care. The aim of this petition is for a change to the funding so that all hospices receive the same amount.
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Ban betting on sports involving animals, including horses and dogs
We believe animals are not here for our entertainment and betting on them can lead to cases of abuse. They deserve better protection.
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Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Scrap business Rates for UK Hospitality sector full stop. This will encourage new and existing businesses to invest, whereas the current regime will see closures and job losses.
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Allow BNO visa holders to work in sports and grassroots coaching
The BNO visa prohibits paid work as professional/semi-professional athletes or coaches in the UK, even at grassroots level. We ask the Government to remove this restriction.
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Reform Child Maintenance Service: Support Active Fathers & End Historic Arrears
The CMS is meant to support children - we think that too often, it’s tearing families apart. We feel that many loving, active fathers are treated unfairly & that the CMS ignores shared parenting, fails to recognise time spent with children,
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Increase Funding for Mental Health Services in Schools for Students’ Well-being
Increase funding for mental health services in schools. This could include programs promoting emotional well-being, coping skills and resilience. This may ensure schools are equipped to address mental health challenges some students may fac
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Legally require unanimous jury verdicts for serious offences.
We believe majority jury verdicts can lead to miscarriages of justice.
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Review of the Royal Duchies, Crown estate and sovereign grant
To carry out a full and comprehensive review of the Crown estate, royal duchies and the sovereign grant. This is in light of recent reports about the large rental income made from Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall renting land to the NHS an
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Increase the personal tax-free allowance to £26000
With the cost of living still high, we believe there’s strong cross-party and public pressure for tax relief.
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Automatically obtain a Class 2 license after 2 years of a PSV driving licence
Many PCV vehicles are larger in size and weight than class 2 vehicles. We believe after 2 years of holding a PSV licence, you should be able to apply for and automatically obtain your Class 2 licence without having to take further tests and
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Allow state pension recipients to claim full carer’s allowance
When you receive the state pension at 66, you are no longer able to claim the full Carer’s Allowance. I would like to see the government allow people who receive the state pension to claim the full carer’s allowance.
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Give people power to dismiss MPs – change the Recall of MPs Act
We think Parliament needs to change the Recall of MPs Act 2015 so that voters can start a recall petition at any time initiating a by-election, without needing certain circumstances to be met.
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Make teachers exempt from changes introduced in the Home Office whitepaper
The UK suffers from a teacher shortage, especially in specialist fields like STEM. To help meet Labour's 6,500 new teacher pledge, we think the Government must acknowledge the social and economic contribution of migrant teachers and exempt
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Provide funding for a programme to clear the rubble & rebuild in Gaza
We urge the Government to provide funding for a huge clearance of rubble and a rebuilding programme in Gaza.
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Lower bowel cancer screening from 50 to 40—save more lives, detect cancer early.
We are calling for bowel cancer screening to start at 40 instead of 50. Bowel cancer can affect younger people, and early detection saves lives. Lowering the screening age could help find cancer sooner, improve treatment outcomes and give m
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Ban surface dressing as a method of road repair
In our view, our roads are in an appalling state of repair but we do not believe that the practice of Surface Dressing is the solution. We think it’s a dangerous solution for all road users, especially motorcyclists and cyclists. I call on
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Make builders liable for all costs associated with remedial cladding works
We urge the Government to pass a law which requires builders to pay for all costs associated with remedial cladding work, including increases in insurance premiums and service charges due to remedial work.
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Ban the sale of knives, crossbows and other weapons online
I believe that if the sale of knives, crossbows and other weapons online was banned, it would be easier to control the purchase of these items. If they were only available to purchase in specialist shops and high street retailers, it could
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Ban the purchase & delivery of alcohol via delivery apps
Ban the purchase, sale and delivery of alcohol via delivery apps to protect vulnerable and people who are underage.
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Ensure Home Office needs planning permission for all hotel asylum accommodation
Amend the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 so the Home Office must always seek local planning permission before using any hotels to house asylum seekers, ensuring local councils and communities are
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Call for a review of endoscopy surveillance intervals for Barrett’s Oesophagus
Barrett’s Oesophagus can progress to cancer silently, even without symptoms. We urge the Government to call for a review looking to shorten surveillance intervals to detect disease earlier, improve survival, and save lives.
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