Darlington

The people of Darlington have contributed a total of 8,876 signatures to 485 currently open petitions. That's above average.

Top petitions in Darlington

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Screen for Vasa previa in the NHS
   Opened on Friday 20th March 2026
   456 signatures so far in Darlington

2. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   405 signatures so far in Darlington

3. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
   Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
   395 signatures so far in Darlington

4. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
   Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
   369 signatures so far in Darlington

5. Remove power to cancel local government elections
   Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
   310 signatures so far in Darlington

6. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
   Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
   295 signatures so far in Darlington

7. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
   Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
   261 signatures so far in Darlington

8. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
   Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
   218 signatures so far in Darlington

9. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
   Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
   211 signatures so far in Darlington

10. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
    Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
    210 signatures so far in Darlington

11. End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
    Opened on Friday 31st October 2025
    193 signatures so far in Darlington

12. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
    Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
    173 signatures so far in Darlington

13. Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
    Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
    172 signatures so far in Darlington

14. Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    156 signatures so far in Darlington

15. Do not merge section 1 & 2 regulations on firearms licenses
    Opened on Thursday 11th December 2025
    145 signatures so far in Darlington

16. Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    145 signatures so far in Darlington

17. Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training
    Opened on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
    135 signatures so far in Darlington

18. Allow up to 10 days authorised school leave per year without fines
    Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
    126 signatures so far in Darlington

19. Legislate to ban FPNs and prosecutions related to school attendance
    Opened on Tuesday 24th March 2026
    108 signatures so far in Darlington

20. Introduce 5yr Minimum Sentence for unlawfully carrying a Knife 3yrs Juveniles
    Opened on Friday 16th January 2026
    105 signatures so far in Darlington

Open petitions of local interest

1. Screen for Vasa previa in the NHS
   Opened on Friday 20th March 2026
   456 signatures so far in Darlington

2. Allow up to 10 days authorised school leave per year without fines
   Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
   126 signatures so far in Darlington

3. Invest to create more parking spaces at hospitals across the country
   Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
   12 signatures so far in Darlington

4. Law to allow families to request compulsory assessment when addiction risks life
   Opened on Tuesday 7th April 2026
   16 signatures so far in Darlington

5. Extend the kinship care allowance pilot to all local authorities
   Opened on Wednesday 15th October 2025
   81 signatures so far in Darlington

6. Launch a review into airport terminal drop-off charges
   Opened on Tuesday 17th March 2026
   56 signatures so far in Darlington

7. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
   Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
   405 signatures so far in Darlington

8. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
   Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
   395 signatures so far in Darlington

9. Hold a referendum on devolution and a new nation in the North of England
   Opened on Tuesday 27th January 2026
   18 signatures so far in Darlington

10. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
    Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
    369 signatures so far in Darlington

11. Remove power to cancel local government elections
    Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
    310 signatures so far in Darlington

12. Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
    Opened on Thursday 16th October 2025
    95 signatures so far in Darlington

13. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
    Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
    295 signatures so far in Darlington

14. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
    Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
    211 signatures so far in Darlington

15. Legalise pepper spray in England
    Opened on Monday 3rd November 2025
    51 signatures so far in Darlington

16. Legislate to enforce timely payment of workplace pensions
    Opened on Friday 27th February 2026
    32 signatures so far in Darlington

17. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
    Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
    218 signatures so far in Darlington

18. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
    Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
    210 signatures so far in Darlington

19. End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
    Opened on Friday 31st October 2025
    193 signatures so far in Darlington

20. Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes
    Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
    145 signatures so far in Darlington