UK Parliament Petitions

Negotiate exemption to the 90/180 Schengen travel rule for professional drivers

We call on the UK Government to negotiate an exemption from the Schengen 90 days in any 180-day period rule for UK professional drivers, including HGV (lorry) drivers and PCV (coach and bus) drivers, when travelling for work purposes.

Waive UK visa fees for overseas teachers coming to work in the UK

We believe the UK’s education sector is in the grip of a significant recruitment and retention crisis. Not all students have the subject specialists they deserve. We believe overseas teachers play a vital role in bolstering our falling teac

Ban the sale and planting of invasive cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)

Add cherry laurel to the list of invasive plants banned from sale and planting in the UK. Launch a strategy to tackle the spread of this invasive exotic shrub across our natural environment.

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.

Compel social media companies operating in the UK to make algorithms transparent

Introduce legislation requiring social media companies operating in the UK to make their content recommendation, ranking and amplification algorithms transparent to users, regulators and approved independent researchers. Publish explanation

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.

Fund free self-defence classes for young girls

We would like to see funding to help young girls learn to defend themselves in local council/community spaces. Classes could be once or twice a week.

Review protection for survivors of post-separation domestic abuse

Review protection for domestic abuse survivors awaiting court proceedings. This should include cases of post separation abuse, indirect & direct online harassment and abuse, coercive control, and improved safeguarding restrictions for indiv

Nationwide vote to decide London's mayor

London is the capital city of our great nation, we believe there should be a nationwide vote for who runs it, as what happens in London, has a knock on effect for the rest of the country.

Lower the age for Cervical Screenings from 25 to 21

Lower the NHS cervical screening starting age from 25 to 21, a change that we believe could save numerous lives and spare families from devastating loss. The NHS currently recommends cervical screening starting at the age of 25. However, s

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