Open Petition since 13th August 2025

Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK - 23,938 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,264 - 13 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 9th January 2026

Call for Parliamentary inquiry into potential systemic discrimination of BNOs - 6,163 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,783 - 103 added in the past 24hrs)

We believe that the British National (Overseas) visa is only a partial remedy as it fails to correct historic injustice that stripped Hong Kong British nationals of the right of abode.

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Open Petition since 22nd December 2025

Make it a crime to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help - 7,158 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,613 - 190 added in the past 24hrs)

My sister Danielle died from asphyxiation during a domestic incident. She was locked in a property & died as result of being alone. There is currently no law requiring someone to take action when a life is at risk.

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Open Petition since 1st October 2025

Introduce a Pension Tax Lock to help protect retirement savings and incentives - 22,703 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,135 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)

The Chancellor should introduce a Pension Tax Lock: a commitment not to reduce the amount people can withdraw from their pension tax-free or the amount of tax relief given on pension contributions. We believe this would help ensure retirement savings are protected and people can save with confidence

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th December 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to ensuring pensioners have security in retirement and has launched a Pensions Commission to look at what is required to ensure the system is strong, fair and sustainable.

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Open Petition since 17th November 2025

Allow charities to rescue dogs with docked tails under the Animal Welfare Bill - 21,809 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,754 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask Parliament to include an exemption in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill for registered charities and approved, responsible rescue organisations to rehome adult, disease tested dogs, who were previously docked as working hunting dogs abroad.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th January 2026 (View Full Response)
We will work with stakeholders to consider appropriate exemptions as we deliver the relevant regulations. Exemptions will need to be finely balanced against the risk of creating loopholes.

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Open Petition since 8th January 2026

Review and reform legal status of pets, and rules on animal control equipment - 6,081 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,910 - 3,464 added in the past 24hrs)

I ask the Government to review and reform the status of pets to recognise them in all cases as sentient family members and relatives, not chattel. Set out specific strict rules on using animal-control equipment like catch poles and strong penalties if negligence or force cause harm or death to pets.

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Open Petition since 4th September 2025

By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party - 16,962 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,723 - 4,220 added in the past 24hrs)

When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their elected official.

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Open Petition since 22nd December 2025

Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years - 15,461 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,853 - 35 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the UK Government to preserve the current 5-year route (ILR) for refugees and people with humanitarian protection.

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Open Petition since 11th August 2025

Continue Parental Responsibility Automatically when disabled children turn 18 - 19,996 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,181 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

Change the law to automatically allow parents or carers to retain parental responsibility when their disabled child turns 18, if the child lacks capacity and remains in the parent’s care. We think this would remove the need for costly and unnecessary applications to the Court of Protection.

The Government responsed to this petition on 12th November 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to legislate to allow parental responsibility to continue from age 18 in order to ensure that the best interests of young adults are protected in all cases.

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Open Petition since 18th July 2025

Require schools to let children use the toilet at all times in the school day - 19,727 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,727 - 13 added in the past 24hrs)

Make it mandatory for schools to allow students to go to the toilet at all times throughout the school day when they need to and do not lock toilets so that they aren’t accessible during certain times of the day.

The Government responsed to this petition on 26th November 2025 (View Full Response)
Schools are responsible for setting policies, including around toilet use. They must do this in line with national behaviour guidance, and in a way which treats all pupils with dignity and respect.

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