Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
- 188,592 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 334,568 - 1,371 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.
The Government responsed to this petition on 1st April 2026 (View Full Response)Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
- 242,087 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 243,160 - 28 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)Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
- 197,932 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 206,002 - 142 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)Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
- 202,063 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 205,287 - 26 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)Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
- 151,085 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 200,326 - 2,165 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)Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
- 45,184 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 170,255 - 44,948 added in the past 24hrs)
Create a public register of all offenders convicted of animal abuse and introduce an automatic, lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal neglect or abuse. This register should be searchable by vets, breeders, charities and the public to prevent repeat offending.
Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners
- 79,835 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 168,926 - 17,612 added in the past 24hrs)
The UK Government must act urgently to urge the Israeli Government to stop the proposed law which would permit the execution of Palestinian Prisoners, past, present and future.
Remove power to cancel local government elections
- 153,919 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 155,181 - 28 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)Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
- 148,958 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 151,518 - 20 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)Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
- 146,954 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 149,258 - 24 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)