UK Parliament Petitions

Exempt first time buyers from stamp duty

We urge the Government to remove stamp duty for first-time buyers to allow them to get onto the property ladder. Many first-time buyers have to cope with inflation and rising costs of properties, which are extremely difficult, and then pay

Create a £5,000 tax-free allowance for online marketplace income

We want the UK Government to create a £5,000 annual tax-free allowance for income earned through online marketplaces and side hustles, including eBay, Vinted, Depop and similar platforms.

Introduce targeted coastal trawling bans to protect ecosystems & reduce erosion

We call on the Government to establish 0–6 nautical mile exclusion zones for bottom-contact fishing in key UK coastal areas. We think this will allow kelp and seagrass recovery, strengthen natural defences like saltmarsh and dunes, and redu

Stop criminalisation of parents who take children abroad due to domestic abuse

75% of 'child abductions' involve mothers. Most are taking their child back to their country of origin and have experienced Domestic Abuse (DA).

Ban all electric scooters on public roads

We ask the Government to ban e-scooters on public roads due to the increasing number of accidents, injuries and fatalities. They pose serious risks to riders, pedestrians and other road users. Stronger regulation and enforcement is urgently

Require & fund local councils to provide public toilets

Introduce a duty that every council should be compelled to provide a public toilet service which can meet the needs of the entire population. The government should allocate sufficient funds to local councils to carry out these obligations.

Review controls on sale and disposal of nitrous oxide canisters

Review safeguards for the retail and online sale of Nitrous Oxide cylinders. Require checks on legitimate use before sale, supplier registration, transaction records and a deposit-and-return scheme, while protecting lawful medical, catering

Ban the sale and hiring of e-scooters across the country by 2028

We would like the Government to ban the purchase & hiring of e-scooters throughout the country. We believe e-scooters are dangerous for both the riders & road users. Hireable e-scooters are a problem, as they can be used and then discarded

Mandate Social, Emotional, and Mental Health informed school behaviour policies

Set out guidelines and legally mandate SEMH-informed school behaviour policies. This should include replacing punitive discipline with early intervention, stopping exclusions which we see as punishing mental health struggles, enforcing trau

Review and improve safeguarding for children before and after adoption

Review and strengthen safeguarding for children before and after adoption by improving multi-agency working, recognising professional judgement alongside evidence, and considering routine and unannounced welfare visits before Adoption Order

Change the rule on admissibility of recorded evidence in domestic abuse cases

We want the Government to create a presumption of admissibility for recordings submitted as evidence by victims to the police relating to domestic violence in order to help protect victims from further abuse.

Require elected public office holders to identify their role on social media

Require elected public office holders, including MPs, councillors and mayors, to clearly state their official role in their social media profile name.

Require cosmetic surgeons to hold a GMC-approved specialist qualification

Require clinicians carrying out cosmetic procedures to hold a GMC-approved specialist qualification for surgical intervention for the area of the anatomy that they are treating. A new law should ensure that any clinician carrying out surge

Ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold safe food

Supermarkets should be made to either significantly reduce the price so food gets sold before closing time, or donate it to charities and food banks. They should be banned from throwing food into waste if there are other options, if the foo

Make AI job replacement illegal

Make it illegal for jobs to be replaced by artificial intelligence and automation technology. The government needs to develop and pass strict employment and discrimination laws for the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Require that photo ID and fingerprints are taken prior to the purchase of knives

I feel the law needs to be changed regarding the purchase of knives. I believe that when purchasing a knife, photo ID should be held on record and finger prints taken, to reduce the lives lost to knife crime.

New road safety legislation for cyclists & mandate safety gear and reg numbers

We want the Government to introduce laws regulating the behaviour of cyclists on the road. This should include making it an offence to: • Using a mobile phone whilst cycling • Not stopping at traffic lights and pedes

Hold a referendum on the proposed ban on new ICE cars in 2030

I request a referendum regarding the proposed ban on the sale of new Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars by 2030. I think this referendum is crucial to ensure public opinion is considered in this significant transition, balancing environm

Scrap GCSE exams

I want the government to scrap the GCSE system because I don't think the exams give a true representation of a student's knowledge. Some have said they should be scrapped after seeing a decline in young people's mental health around the GCS

Review Investigative and Prosecutorial Standards in Sexual Offence Cases

We call for a review into the investigative and prosecutorial practices in sexual offence cases to ensure fair evidence standards, proper disclosure, and accountability, protecting the integrity of the justice system for all.

Negotiate with Ireland reciprocal visa free tourism travel for all residents

Seek an agreement with the ROI government to allow non-UK/ROI/non-visa residents of UK and ROI travel within CTA for short stay and tourism purpose without the need for a visa from each other. The population of Non-British / Irish / EU citi

Scrap either EV pay-per-mile tax or Vehicle Excise Duty for EVs. Don't have both

From 2028 electric car owners will pay BOTH VED car tax and 3p per mile. We think this will punish working people and families resulting in around £300 extra for 10000 miles on top of £195 VED tax for many EVs. It's not like the electricity

Ban both private and public use of fireworks & replace with cleaner alternatives

Ban the sale and use of fireworks at public and private events. Instead, allow organised eco-friendly displays like drone shows, as adopted in countries such as the Netherlands.

Launch a review into imposing stricter moped sale & licensing regulations

We urge the Government to launch a review into introducing stricter regulations governing the process of obtaining a moped licence and the private sale of mopeds.

Include Mindfulness in the Curriculum for Schools

Childhood trauma can impact adult mental health and criminality. Mindfulness in schools could help build resilience and prevent long-term issues by intervening early.