UK Parliament Petitions

Act to mitigate costs & end re-mortgage restrictions for shared ownership homes

Introduce laws to require housing associations to pay their share of repairs in line with ownership; allow reasonable remortgaging; enforce low-cost staircasing timelines; limit rent increases; and ensure a clear, affordable route to sell.

Exempt Carer’s Allowance in benefit calculations

The Government should ensure carers do not become ineligible for benefits exempting Carer’s Allowance when calculating council tax reductions and other benefit entitlements.

Hold referendum if a petition reaches over 650,000 signatures

We want the Government to ensure that if a petition reaches over 650,000 votes we hold a referendum on the subject matter so the people of the country are able to be heard. We think this means our official public servants could serve more e

Require MPs to seek independent approval before personal transactions over £20k

Require MPs to report any planned personal financial transaction they wish to make over £20,000, including trustee decisions, to an independent parliamentary ethics adviser for review before execution, to prevent future scandals and restore

Pause and review the smart meter rollout

I want the government to stop and review the rollout of smart meters. There is a possibility of the domestic customer losing their energy supply if there was an attack by malicious actors on the smart meter system.

Legislate against reselling or giving up young puppies/kittens to a third party

We want the government to make it a criminal offence for new owners of puppies or kittens to resell or give them up for adoption to a third party, before they are 6 months old. We think owners should either return the animal to its breeders

Stop third party sites selling DVSA practical exam bookings for profit

1. Penalise those who take advantage of the DVSA booking site to sell test dates for a profit. 2. Update the rules so third party resellers can't buy.

Fund free hospital parking for NHS staff and students on placement

We want the Government to fund free hospital parking for staff and medical & dental students working in NHS hospitals on placement during working hours and ensure they are protected from parking penalties at all times, including when they a

Ban sunscreen containing oxybenzone & octinoxate and promote alternatives

We call on the Government to protect marine life by banning sunscreens containing oxybenzone & octinoxate and promote reef-safe alternatives through public awareness campaigns and clear product labelling. These measures could reduce polluti

Make First Aid Training a mandatory part of the curriculum in schools

Make first aid training mandatory in UK schools as part of the curriculum. We believe this will ensure a higher chance of survival for victims of attacks, medical emergencies & mental health crises. Not all students receive this now, and we

Review UK telecom Critical Network Infrastructure resilience&Domestic Capability

Conduct a formal review of operational and security functions in the UK telecom's Critical Network Infrastructure. Assess whether current regulation addresses resilience risks from geographic distribution of critical roles. Report on measur

Reform minimum safety standards in temporary housing to protect children

Pass a new law which reforms minimum safety standards in temporary accommodation for families with children which introduces mandatory inspections, strict repair deadlines for hazard (vermin, damp, mould, heating/hot water), and automatic r

Ban airlines setting cabin bag size limits below overhead locker capacity

Create legislation preventing airlines from setting cabin bag size limits smaller than the overhead locker capacity of the aircraft. Bag dimensions should match what the plane can hold, stopping what we feel are artificially small limits us

Stop High Powered 1.3g Fireworks being sold to retailers in the UK

Growing trends have seen a big growth in the sales of higher powered 1.3g retail fireworks, most of these type of products are dangerous and very noisy, totally unsuitable for the places where general public use them. If this was stopped mo

Hold a General Election once every twelve months

We believe that UK Governments do not deliver on their promises, that they do not listen to what we think the majority of the public want, and that they take their position of power for granted. We think it is time to make changes so our le

Review how mobility side of PIP is assessed for those that can drive

I would like government to review how the mobility side of PIP is assessed for those that can drive. Some disabled people who drive are being refused this lifeline due to being able to "plan and carry out a journey" etc. I think this is ext

Introduce Qualification exams to become an MP

I want to see a far higher standard of debate and decision making and bill consideration. We believe we need a higher calibre of MPs, with knowledge of Economics, Finance, History, Science. Anyone failing to pass these stringent exams would

Review and strengthen Consumer Rights on ownership of digital devices and media

We want the Government to review, strengthen and enforce Consumer Rights on ownership of purchased digital devices/media. The original manufacturer or seller of the device or media you have purchased should not be allowed to stop your usage

Keep Local Government LOCAL. Stop plans for county scale unitary authorities.

We oppose government plans to create large unitary authorities which we think will be remote from and out of touch with those they serve.

Raise help to buy ISA threshold to up to £350,000 (or up to £550,000 in London)

Since help to buy was introduced, property prices have increased. Those who took out a help to buy ISA and haven’t yet used it may be priced out of being able to obtain the government bonus, 25% of the ISA up to £3,000, as the property pric

Teachers & children allowed 5 authorised bookable days of leave a year

We want the Government to ensure that all teaching staff and children are allowed to book off a maximum of 5 school days within a calendar year. These days can but do not have to be consecutive days.

Ban private jets in the UK within 4 years

In 2019, over 11,000 scientists worldwide collectively declared a state of climate emergency, with a scientific consensus that it is caused by human activity. We are concerned that our trajectory is preventably heading towards societal brea

Grant Chagossians the right to return to the Chagos Islands & fund restitution

We believe the Government should revoke all removal orders which criminalise Chagossians who have returned to their homeland without a valid permit. We feel the rights of the Chagossians to live in their homeland, and to self-determination,

Fund free NHS dental treatment for injuries from domestic abuse or violence

The Government should provide dedicated funding and require the NHS to provide for free any dental treatment needed because of injuries caused by domestic abuse or violent assault, and issue clear national guidance stating that such injurie

Incorporate bible studies into the education curriculum

Add Bible studies to the school curriculum starting from primary school level at a beginner level and more advanced in secondary. This should not to replace current religious education (RE).