UK Parliament Petitions

Expand offence of attempted murder to include all knife crime

We think Knife crime should carry a charge of attempted murder. Carrying a knife Using a knife We think people carry a knife with intent to severely hurt or kill.

Change election rules so that only people who live in the area can stand

We think the rules for Parliamentary elections or by-elections need changing so that only people who have their primary home in a particular area and have lived in that areas for at least five years can stand in elections.

Remove Universal Credit ‘Take-home Pay’ deductions for lone parent households

As a lone parent household I am continually fighting to keep myself and my children out of poverty, but no matter how much I work, my earnings are capped by universal credit deductions. I feel that removing the deductions would allow me to

Ensure equal access to online ticket booking for disabled people

Make equally accessible ticket booking for all a legal requirement. Disabled people often have no alternative but to phone venues to book tickets, unlike everyone else who can book & access tickets online or via apps. This often involves re

Reduce overseas aid spending to £1 billion

The Government currently spends nearly over £13 billion per year on overseas aid. We believe this is madness and that it is time to focus our priorities at home. We call on the Government to reduce the overseas aid budget to £1 billion

Government must act to help stop Christian persecution in India

The Government must: Raise the Issue of persecution diplomatically with India; Publicly Acknowledge and Condemn this Persecution; Raise the Issue at International Forums; and Encourage Accountability and Rule of Law in Indi

Restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List

The Government should restore dental nurses to the Skilled Worker Visa List and allow UK employers to sponsor qualified dental nurses already living here. This could help fill staff shortages, ease pressure on practices, and ensure patients

Fund lower train fares

I believe the prices of trains are horrendous and make it difficult for many people to use this to travel. It can be cheaper to travel by car for many, which can increase unwanted emissions.

Increase funding for research into coeliac disease and treatment options

Coeliac disease affects around 1 in 100 people in the UK (~650,000 people). This condition causes the immune system to mistake gluten as a threat and so damages the small bowel and intestines. Currently, the only recommended treatment is to

Introduce a new law protecting dogs from dangerous out of control dogs

Attacks by dangerous out of control dogs may result in severe injuries for innocent pets and cause immense emotional & financial distress to owners. We think current legislation is insufficient. Introduce a new law to protect dogs from dang

Fund more support for fathers in family courts

We want the Government to help fathers more in family courts through more legal aid and support groups. We feel that too many fathers are not seeing their children and this has to stop.

Make it easier for parents to get EOTAS via an EHC plan.

We think that local authorities should be under a duty to have a presumption towards Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) named in an EHC plan where the circumstances outlined below apply.

Introduce suicide prevention requirements for highway authorities

Require highway authorities to install higher and more secure bridge railings to reduce the risk of people accessing dangerous edges, to increase patrols and monitoring at known high-risk locations, and to introduce preventative measures su

Check that MPs’ declarations of financial interests are full and accurate

Check for financial discrepancies in every MP’s submissions to the Register of Financial Interests. This should happen as the self-declaration of interests that is currently being used seems to fail on far too many occasions.

Investigate food costs & introduce regulation & a cap on essential food prices

We call on the Government to launch an investigation into rising food costs. Prices have increased in recent years, placing immense pressure on many UK households. Even basic items have become unaffordable for some, whilst many supermarkets

Provide regular statements on the progress of the National Rape Gang Inquiry

We believe the National Rape Gang Inquiry, announced June 2025, lacks public updates on progress, scope, or timeline. We urge the Government to deliver regular statements on its status, form, any delays, and next steps, ensuring accountabil

Call for new laws on who can administer Botox and dermal filler injectables.

Dermal fillers and Botox are being administered by unqualified individuals, which can result in serious complications and put patients' health and lives at risk. We call for change to ensure only qualified injectors can perform these aesthe

Raise statutory maternity pay for parents with mortgage to help with costs

We believe home owners should be entitled to additional support during maternity leave.

Take stronger measures to enforce payment of child maintenance arrears.

Take a stronger stance on non-paying parents related to Child maintenance and enforce more stringent measures to ensure they not only pay the regular payments due but clear any child maintenance arrears, especially when there's evidence the

Raise the 20% tax bracket to £20,000 and 40% tax bracket to £80,180

We feel the 20% tax bracket should rise to £20000 to help low earners and pensioners and feel the 40% tax bracket should fall in line with that increase to £80180. We think this would help middle earners who get little help or benefits and

Require airlines provide spaces for passengers to stay in their wheelchairs

Require airlines to provide safe, secure spaces on planes where wheelchair users can remain in their own wheelchairs during short-haul and long-haul flights.

Introduce mandatory licensing for all barbers and barber shop owners

We want the Government to introduce a licensing system requiring anyone working as or owning a barber shop to hold a recognised barbering qualification or meet an approved national standard. We believe this protects both customers and quali

Prevent MPs who resign their seat from standing for re-election for 12 months

If an MP chooses to resign from the UK Parliament during a parliamentary term, they would be ineligible to run for election for any seat, including the one previously held, for a minimum period of 12 months.

Make a public register of scam phone numbers & require providers to investigate

Create a national public register of scam phone numbers. Require these numbers to be reported in a free, searchable public register and require communication providers to investigate these numbers and remove them where appropriate.

Allow Kinship Carers to Receive Child Maintenance Without Reductions in support

We call on Government to ensure all kinship carers can receive child maintenance without it reducing financial support they get. Child maintenance is a child's entitlement & should support their needs. We believe kinship carers shouldn't be