Open Petition since 9th July 2025

Do not introduce Digital ID cards - 2,933,057 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,988,855 - 843 added in the past 24hrs)

We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.

The Government responsed to this petition on 2nd October 2025 (View Full Response)
We will introduce a digital ID within this Parliament to help tackle illegal migration, make accessing government services easier, and enable wider efficiencies. We will consult on details soon.

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Open Petition since 12th September 2025

Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants - 545,768 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,376,878 - 54,367 added in the past 24hrs)

The Government should seek to establish offshore detention facilities for individuals who enter the UK illegally, to process them and arrange their deportation.

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Open Petition since 16th July 2025

Mandatory collection and publication of certain child sexual offender data - 258,177 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 259,965 - 53 added in the past 24hrs)

Place a statutory requirement on councils, the police, the Crown Prosecution Service and all other related institutions to collect, record and publish the nationality, ethnicity, immigration status and religion of child sexual offenders, including gang based crime.

The Government responsed to this petition on 30th July 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government is already taking action to increase the collection and transparency of data on the demographic characteristics of individuals responsible for group-based child sexual exploitation.

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Open Petition since 23rd May 2025

Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders - 178,623 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 179,487 - 45 added in the past 24hrs)

Do not apply the proposed 10-year ILR rule to existing Skilled Worker visa holders. Keep the 5-year ILR route for those already in the UK on this visa. Apply any changes only to new applicants from the date of implementation.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 8th September 2025

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th June 2025 (View Full Response)
As with several other measures in the Immigration White Paper, the proposals on earned settlement will be subject to a formal consultation process, and we welcome this contribution to that process.

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Open Petition since 23rd October 2025

Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence - 29,173 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 120,202 - 535 added in the past 24hrs)

Change the law so catapult possession in public is an offence. Currently, police must prove intent or use to cause harm. We propose it becomes an absolute offence, like air rifles, without lawful defence. Rising attacks on people, animals, and wildlife show stronger powers are needed.

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Open Petition since 25th June 2025

Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas - 108,833 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 109,191 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the Government to exempt BN(O) visa for Hongkongers from the proposed immigration reforms. We think the current ILR terms must remain unchanged:

1. Five years of UK residency
2. B1 level English proficiency
3. Passing the Life in the UK Test

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 8th September 2025

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th July 2025 (View Full Response)
We are firmly committed to the existing Hong Kong community in the UK and all those who will arrive in future. Further details of measures in the Immigration White Paper will be set out in due course.

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Open Petition since 23rd May 2025

Protect Legal Migrants: do not implement the 10-Year ILR proposal - 104,967 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 105,428 - 24 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the UK Government to scrap plans to extend ILR from 5 to 10 years. We feel that legal migrants, especially care workers, followed the rules and built lives here under the 5-year promise. We think they support vital services and deserve fairness, not shifting rules.

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Open Petition since 12th May 2025

Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship - 30,569 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,680 - 29 added in the past 24hrs)

The 'Nationality: good character requirement' guidance was updated on 10 February 2025, preventing many refugees from ever becoming British citizens. We urge ministers to urgently reverse this policy or update the guidance to confirm refugees are exempt.

The Government responsed to this petition on 17th June 2025 (View Full Response)
We expect people applying for British citizenship, including refugees, to respect our laws. The good character policy is compliant with the Refugee Convention, and there are no plans to reverse it.

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Open Petition since 13th August 2025

Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK - 22,424 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 26,110 - 38 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the Government to hold a referendum on any proposal to introduce identity cards, including the proposed “BritCard.” We oppose the implementation of a mandatory national identity card system, as we believe it could risk turning personal identification into a tool for state control.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th October 2025 (View Full Response)
We have no plans to hold a referendum on the new digital identity scheme. There will be other ways for people to join a national conversation, including through a forthcoming consultation.

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Open Petition since 3rd July 2025

Deport all illegal migrants in the United Kingdom - 13,579 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,795 - 95 added in the past 24hrs)

We think an effective strategy is needed to identify, detain and deport all individuals residing the UK illegally.

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th October 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government agrees that maximising the return of those unlawfully in the UK is essential to strengthening border security and restoring order to the asylum and immigration system.

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