Open Petition since 6th March 2026

Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office - 181,092 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 268,582 - 545 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a new legal disqualification so people convicted of terrorism offences (in the UK or abroad) cannot stand as candidates or hold elected office, including local councils.

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Open Petition since 18th November 2025

Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders - 241,865 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 243,329 - 27 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should keep the current 5-year route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and restrict access to government benefits for new ILR holders.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 2nd February 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th December 2025 (View Full Response)
As set out in the Immigration White Paper, the default qualifying period doubles to 10 years. We welcome views on other measures, including access to benefits, via the earned settlement consultation.

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Open Petition since 5th February 2026

Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge - 201,763 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 207,638 - 44 added in the past 24hrs)

Make all court and tribunal transcripts available for free. Currently, fees can reach thousands, creating a "paywall" for justice. All legal records should be public property to help ensure transparency, allow for fair appeals, and support victims. Access to the law should not depend on wealth.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd March 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government is already increasing transparency in the courts, including expanding free access to Crown Court sentencing remarks. Going further now would place even more pressure on the system.

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Open Petition since 10th December 2025

Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now! - 196,783 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 207,293 - 140 added in the past 24hrs)

On July 4 2024, Sir Keir Starmer was elected as Prime Minister. Since then, his Government has introduced measures that were not included in the Labour Party's manifesto.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government holds office by virtue of being able to command the confidence of the House of Commons, whose members are elected by the public. There are no plans to change these arrangements.

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Open Petition since 25th November 2025

Remove power to cancel local government elections - 153,696 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 155,173 - 29 added in the past 24hrs)

Change the law to remove the power of the Secretary of State to cancel any further forthcoming local government, metropolitan borough, London borough or any other elections, for example, but not limited to, those due in May 2026.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 2nd March 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 5th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Secretary of State’s powers in this area are set out in legislation made by Parliament and used only with strong justification. The Government has no plans to amend these powers.

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Open Petition since 9th February 2026

Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test - 148,767 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 151,851 - 37 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the UK Government to fund and help fast-track the process to add SMA to the NHS newborn heel-prick test. SMA is a rare genetic condition with devastating consequences if not treated early. Every baby should be screened at birth to allow early diagnosis and access to life-changing treatment.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The NHS is planning an in-service evaluation offering SMA screening to newborn babies in England. This will inform a decision on whether to extend the NHS newborn blood spot screening programme.

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Open Petition since 8th January 2026

Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children - 146,686 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 150,862 - 74 added in the past 24hrs)

The government is aware of the potential irreversible impact (physical and emotional) of puberty blockers, having acknowledged an 'unacceptable safety risk’ following the Cass Review. Yet, hundreds of children are about to be given puberty blockers under a government-sanctioned trial.

The Government responsed to this petition on 2nd February 2026 (View Full Response)
We are following the expert advice of the Cass Review to establish a clinical trial to determine the relative benefits and harms of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence.

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Open Petition since 4th February 2026

Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament - 106,393 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 149,595 - 326 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to do everything in its power to ensure that when bills are supported by MPs & the public, they have the time to complete all their stages in Parliament. We believe this is important to uphold democracy.

The Government responsed to this petition on 26th February 2026 (View Full Response)
Parliament is the supreme legislative authority in the UK and is responsible for making law. A Bill must be passed by both Houses of Parliament to become law.

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Open Petition since 7th January 2026

Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies - 147,366 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 149,247 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)

A 2024 parliamentary birth trauma inquiry recommended a Maternity Commissioner be appointed alongside a National Maternity Strategy to ensure mums and their babies were safe and looked after with professionalism and compassion.

The Government responsed to this petition on 28th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has commissioned an independent Investigation into maternity and neonatal care, which makes recommendations this spring. There are no current plans to appoint a Maternity Commissioner.

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Open Petition since 11th December 2025

Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses - 122,389 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 123,219 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)

Keep section 1 firearm & section 2 shotgun licensing separate. I think this would help to protect law-abiding owners, the shooting industry, & rural communities. Policies should focus on real public safety issues without burdening responsible citizens or damaging heritage & livelihoods.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 23rd February 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th January 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has committed to a public consultation on strengthening licensing controls on shotguns. We will consider all views submitted during the consultation before deciding on further action.

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