UK Parliament Petitions

Fund free rail travel for Armed Forces veterans and a nominated companion

We ask the Government to fund free rail travel for everyone eligible for a Veterans Railcard, replacing the one-third discount. We also ask that a veteran's nominated companion, such as a spouse or partner, be entitled to free rail travel w

Provide funding for public outdoor 10m diving platforms

Provide funding to build outdoor high-diving platforms to provide safe legal sites for diving, reduce trespass, and promote outdoor sport. Inspired by Europe, these facilities could support recreation, training, events, and community wellbe

Fund programme to humanely relocate seals found in rivers

Through no fault of their own Seals appear to be entering UK rivers more and more, which can impact fish stocks there.

Extend the Adoption Support Fund to include adults up to 25 without an EHCP

The adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) is currently available for children and young people up to and including the age of 21, or 25 with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). We think it should be eligible for all

Require councils to limit temporary accommodation to a maximum of 4 years

We urge the Government to require councils to ensure that no one is in temporary accommodation for more than 4 years. We believe that if councils refuse to comply, the Government must enforce punitive measures against them.

Review sentences and punishments for sexual assault and rape cases

Introduce stronger sentences for sexual assault and rape on par with manslaughter and murder. Review training for investigators to ensure better survivor support and a justice system that ensures accountability, deterrence, and long-term pu

Require trauma-informed guidance and training in rape investigations and trials

Require police and prosecutors to have more extensive trauma training to help them consider evidence in rape cases in a trauma-informed way. Include the psychological, physical and functional impact of the offence. Provide guidance to jurie

Review CMS to be calculated on both parents’ income, including investments

Currently the non resident pays the resident parent. We think both parents’ income, including investments, and income, claimed from self-assessments, should be included in the child maintenance calculation, with the higher earning parent co

Mandate all teachers in mainstream schools receive SEN & mental health training

Fund mandatory SEN and mental health training for all teachers. We are concerned that many children with special educational needs are being failed, as mainstream staff often lack the skills and qualifications to support pupils with social,

Increase Government funding for children’s homes & the young people living there

We would like the government to increase funding for children’s homes to ensure that the young people have the support they need to pay for things such as their food shopping, clothes, toiletries, phone bill, and anything else they need.

Mandate funding of active travel provision as part of any transport projects

In light of the Chancellor's recent announcement of funding for transport infrastructure, we call for new legislation mandating funding for active travel provision alongside funding for transport projects, built at the same time as any tran

Exempt medically discharged Commonwealth service people from immigration control

I would like automatic, continued exemption from UK immigration control for all Commonwealth citizens serving in the UK's armed forces, when they're medically discharged. I've personally experienced challenges of medical discharge from the

Automatic Deputyship to parents once child with disabilities turns 18

We urge the Government to automatically grant Deputyship to parents of children with disabilities once they reach adulthood. We think this change would eliminate complex legal processes, ensuring continued care, while reducing financial and

Funding for ASD and ADHD assessments for children within 18 months of referral

We think funding should be provided so children have ASD (Autism) and ADHD assessments completed within 18 months from initial referral.

Compulsory immediate prison sentences for people convicted of rape

I want the government to stop suspended sentences and community service being given as punishment for rape. For victims, the effects of rape can be life long and can’t be erased.

Increase funding for SEND in schools.

We want the government to increase funding for students with SEND, and to do more to support schools and parents to access support for children with SEND. We believe more funding would lead to better support for students with SEND.

Ban financial lobbying from groups linked to states facing active ICJ cases

Legislate to ban groups with financial links to states facing active litigation at the ICJ from lobbying MPs and All-Party Parliamentary Groups. This includes a ban on MPs and APPGs accepting funded hospitality, travel or other gifts from t

Require employers to notify all interviewees of their hiring outcome

The law does not legally require employers to inform interviewees if they are unsuccessful. This "ghosting" can cause stress for job seekers. We call on the Government to require employers to notify all job candidates of their application’s

Hold a referendum on the future funding model of the BBC

The BBC is a public corporation established by Royal Charter, operating as a public service broadcaster funded primarily by the UK television licence fee. It is independent of the government but accountable to the public. As such the public

Review how to help keep children with families, with funding for early support

We think children should stay safely with their families whenever possible. The government must review how to do this, fund better early help, respite, and practical support, reduce any unnecessary court removals, and ensure decisions to re

Update UK e-bike laws: allow 750W, 20mph limit and throttle use.

Modernise e-bike law by raising motor power to 750W, increasing assisted speed to 20mph and permitting throttle control. Update regulations so e-bikes remain legally classed as bicycles, without licences or insurance, while keeping safety r

Allow unpaid trainee teachers on placement to access 30 hours of free childcare

Many trainee teachers work 40+ hours per week on placement; cannot access 30 hours of free childcare per week. Trainee teachers who work on full-time placements can be excluded from vital support, forcing families to struggle and careers to

Provide Fully Funded Armed Security for Jewish Public Buildings

We call upon His Majesty’s Government to urgently provide funding for armed security (police or military presence) at Jewish public buildings – including schools, synagogues, and community centres.

Increase funding for mediation and arbitration in family courts

We urge the Government to increase funding for non-adversarial solutions such as mediation and arbitration. We hope that this may result in more transparency, fair processes, and a shift towards shared parenting, ensuring children’s best in

Mandate alcohol breathalyser and drug swab tests in House of Commons

MPs should be banned from taking part in proceedings if they are found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst at work. Mandatory drug and alcohol testing is common in many professions. This is important for MPs as they are mak