UK Parliament Petitions

Halt the EU Reset Agreement

We think the recent EU reset agreement undermines the democratic will of the British people and the principles of national sovereignty. We think the Government is breaching sovereignty of the UK Parliament.

Review laws allowing perpetrators of domestic abuse legal access to children

I would like the government to conduct a comprehensive review of existing laws and amend them so as to close any loopholes that may allow perpetrators to manipulate legal systems and gain access to children and previous victims of domestic

Require all schools to let pupils wear their own clothes on Monday and Friday

I urge the Government to require all schools to let pupils wear their own clothes on Monday and Friday, as I believe having to wear a uniform all week is uncomfortable and annoying for students. I believe this could make students happier an

Require licences to use air rifles

I would like for all air rifle owners to have to have a licence to use their weapon even if they are under 12foot/pound.

Entitlement to bereavement leave after baby loss in first 24 weeks of pregnancy.

If a miscarriage happens in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, there's currently no entitlement to statutory maternity, paternity or parental bereavement leave, I believe people should be entitled to this regardless of when the baby was lost.

Fund advocacy and care for elderly African Caribbean hospital patients

Provide funding to appoint ethnicity- and culturally salient advocates to liaise between affected families and hospitals, supporting dignity for African Caribbean elders who are hospitalised with critical illnesses, such as stroke, and to r

Change priority for social housing guidance to people living in UK for 10+ years

Change guidance for local authorities on priority for social housing to make people who have lived in the UK for 10+ years eligible for priority allocation of social housing over newer residents with similar needs.

Recognise nonbinary gender identities in law and in official identity documents

Make nonbinary gender markers possible on any official document where a gender marker is required, e.g. passport, gender recognition certificate, marriage documents, death certificate.

Ban people from pulling out last minute in social housing exchanges

When doing a house exchange with someone, one person might be allowed to change their mind at right up until moving day. This should not be allowed, people are packing, changing schools, etc., and then other person pulls out. Once papers ar

Do not introduce licensing for gamebird shooting

We think sustainable game shooting is making a major contribution to nature recovery and rural livelihoods across the UK.

Fund free NHS prescriptions for students and under-25s in England

Extend free NHS prescriptions in England to students and everyone under 25, recognising the financial vulnerability of young people and bringing England closer in line with the rest of the UK.

Cap car insurance premiums for under-21s

Car insurance costs for many drivers under 21 in the UK have become excessive, exclusionary, and unsafe. Basic insurance quotes for young drivers aged 17-20 can be between £3,000-£5,000 or more per year, making legal driving unaffordable fo

Do not include partner's income in calculation of disabled people's UC claims

We want the government to completely remove the policy that stops disabled people who are living with/married to their partners from receiving their out-of-work benefits. The claimant's income must not include the partner. We believe this i

Seek to rejoin EU single market

I would like the UK Government to start discussions with the European Union to seek to rejoin the EU Single Market and to make rejoining the EU Single Market a priority for the UK Government, and to aim rejoining the Single Market within 12

Child against parent violence to be recognised as domestic abuse & more support

I want the Domestic Abuse Act to be amended to recognise that child against parent violence by under 16’s is still a form of domestic violence.

Introduce new rules for B2B sales of telecommunication contracts

We call on the UK Government to introduce an immediate, mandatory 14-day cooling-off period for all business telecommunications contracts sold over the phone. Furthermore, we demand a review of the regulatory oversight and enforcement again

Ban fires, BBQs & sky lanterns in England’s countryside & wild spaces year round

Create offences, punishable by substantial fines, for using open fires, portable barbecues or sky lanterns on or beside forests, woodland, moorland, heathland, peatland, grassland, sand dunes, nature reserves or agricultural land.

Review Existing and Proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) Schemes

Conduct an independent review of existing and planned LTNs to assess their impact on congestion, emissions, local businesses and all residents. Require transparent consultation, proper impact assessments and consideration of alternative saf

Require employers have monthly menstrual 1-3 day leave policy

We want the government to require workforces to allow women to have 1-3 days leave per month (outside of holiday and sick leave) during their menstrual phase.

Introduce stand alone law protecting absolute right to free speech

Currently the UK protects freedom of expression under Article 10 of the ECHR through the Human Rights Act, but this right is not absolute and can be limited by law. We think this should be changed so the UK has a defined law on free speech

Continue to support fostering for looked after children in compulsory education

Change fostering regulations so children remain fully supported until the end of year 13. We think current arrangements can force independence on their 18th birthday, and that children born early in the academic year are disadvantaged & dis

Restrict free access to public services to UK citizens only

We urge the Government to restrict free access to public services, eg NHS and education, to UK citizens only. We believe illegal migration will always be an issue due to taxpayer-funded public services. By changing this, we believe we will

Require all nursing and care homes have to have air conditioning

We want the government to make it law that air conditioning must be installed in all nursing and care homes. With climate change and temperatures increasing, we feel we need to ensure the vulnerable are not left in uncomfortable, hot rooms.

Require and fund all serving Police Dogs to have adequate protective equipment.

UK government to mandate that all police dogs are equipped with appropriate, high-quality protective equipment tailored to their specific roles & environments. We call for dedicated funding to ensure that all police forces can obtain the n

Review the role of Physicians Associates (PAs)

We are concerned that the Government and NHS have expanded the PA role beyond its intended scope. While PAs may be able to assist Doctors within clearly defined and limited roles, we are worried their involvement in diagnosing and treating