Petition · past parliament

Make access to food, clothes and shelter a human right, enshrined in law.

Closed 34 signatures

What the petition asks

Poverty is a very real phenomonon for many in the UK today and the inequality gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen. Lets underline the boundaries of our civilisation. Too many people will sleep in the street this winter. Lets end homelessness and hunger in the UK, 1 meal at a time.
I am a citizen, with a voice and a computer. I just can't continue to pass the increasing number of people on the street and try to give them change for a cup of tea without recognising that the problem needs to be tackled strategically/politically. I also worked as a health visitor and saw first hand how many families don,t have consistent access to meals. The problem is huge and needs a strategic response at a national level. Food, clothes and shelter for all is not too much to ask.

Timeline

4 Oct 2017 Petition opened for signatures
4 Apr 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 34
Status Closed
Opened 4 Oct 2017
Closed 4 Apr 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.