UK Parliament Petitions

Phase out and ban the sale of plastic manual toothbrushes by 2040

We urge the Government to ban plastic manual toothbrushes by 2040 through a phased out plan. This includes restricting sales, supporting eco-friendly alternatives, running awareness campaigns and enforcing legislation to reduce plastic wast

Fund free wheelchairs for people who need them

I want the government to reform the system of providing wheelchairs on the NHS. I want them to ensure that everyone who needs a wheelchair is provided one for free, in a timely manner, that is tailored to their individual needs, regardless

Change rules around royal taxation

We think the monarchy should be legally required to pay corporation and capital gains tax on income from its estates.

Increase passenger compensation if incorrectly denied boarding due to documents

It has been reported that since Brexit airlines have denied boarding by incorrectly alleging that passengers' travel documents are invalid for travel. When this happens, we call on the compensation to be increased to £2,000 to match the £2,

Review and reassess the UK ban on Kava (Piper methysticum)

Kava, also known as yaqona, is a traditional, non-alcoholic drink with long-standing cultural significance for Pacific Island communities. The UK ban dates from 2003. We ask the Government to reassess this ban in light of updated scientific

Scrap and replace the Marginal Pricing Model for UK Energy

Scrap and replace the Marginal Pricing Model for a fairer pricing structure with lower consumer and business energy bills. The UK is free to set its market rules post-Brexit. We think this change would cut bills, stabilise the economy, prot

Allow patients with a medical cannabis prescription to grow for personal use

Allow patients with valid medical cannabis prescriptions to legally grow up to 6 plants for personal medical use. Require secure cultivation, LED lighting for safety, and registration with clinics to ensure safe, affordable, and regulated a

Free bus travel for under 16s

I am writing to urge the government to introduce a free bus pass for all under 16s in England. I think this would tackle child poverty, boost education access, encourage independence, support the environment and improve safety.

Apply for the UK to join the Schengen area

I would like the government to, at the soonest possible time, apply for the UK to join the Schengen area to help enable greater freedom of movement for workers and young people across Europe again.

Change law to treat police dog deaths as equivalent to deaths of police officers

We want parliament to change the law so that if a police or service dog dies as a result of a criminal or reckless behaviour, the offender(s) can be charged and sentenced as if a police officer had died under similar circumstances.

Apply tobacco advertising restrictions to vaping products

I would like the Government to ban advertising vapes to the public. I would like vapes to be treated the same as a cigarettes in terms of advertising.

Increase the government limit on council parking fines

Increase the limit council can impose for illegal parking to fund more enforcement and keep our roads and pavements clear of bad drivers.

Ringfence revenue from Vehicle Excise Duty for roads

We call upon the Government to ringfence revenue from Vehicle Excise Duty (Vehicle Tax), with all monies raised to be solely used for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of Britain's roads.

Fund Soundproof Bereavement Suites & training for staff on maternity wards

Provide funding for an equipped bereavement suite in all mat wards. Provide ring-fenced funding to implement these suites as a priority. Fund maternity staff training in bereavement care & compassionate support and the use of facilities l

Launch a public inquiry to investigate political bias in the national media

We believe the Government needs to launch a full public inquiry to investigate political bias in the national media and how the national media operates.

Fund the DVSA to increase the availability of practical driving tests

We think the current test availability is too low. If you want a test soon, you may have to pay a price for a test that we think is extortionate through a third party site. We think the government should ensure the DVSA has enough resources

Ban AI from imitating humans without clear labelling

It should be illegal for AI to impersonate humans without clear labelling, across all industries such as AI music artists, Influencers, Chatbots, and more. AI is becoming more and more realistic every day, and it is already so difficult to

Make UK aid to Uganda conditional on action against online animal abuse & scams

Require safeguards on UK aid to Uganda so it is only provided if action is taken against organised online animal abuse and fraud. This should include cooperation with local authorities, improved enforcement of animal welfare laws, and actio

Stop means-testing heating oil support

We want the Government to provide heating-oil support that is not means-tested. Around 1.5m UK households rely on heating oil. Unlike gas & electricity users, they aren’t protected by the energy price cap and must often pay large upfront co

Don't allow people to vote by post

We call on the Government to stop allowing people to vote via a postal vote and to fund more measures to ensure voting stations are monitored and secure during elections.

Create legislation that stops MP's from changing parties once voted in.

MP's should not be allowed to change to different parties once voted in by their constituency under a different party, as it can be seen as going against people democratic voice and choice.

Add Sickle Cell Disease to the NHS Prescription Charge Exemption List

Living with Sickle Cell is a journey which can be defined by unrelenting unpredictability and hardship. This is not an abstract issue or a distant statistic - it is my life. I am not just writing about Sickle Cell; I am living it. The healt

Rename ‘BBC licence fee’ to ‘BBC subscription’

We call on the Government to rename ‘BBC license fee’ to ‘BBC subscription. The public must be in no doubt that payment to watch the BBC and live TV is voluntary and the word 'licence' implies a legal requirement, which is not the case if t

Make an independent body to enforce elected politicians’ performance & behaviour

Create an independent body to monitor and enforce the performance and behaviour of elected politicians, and which has the power to take action when there are breaches or failures to act appropriately. We believe there have been many instanc

Replace Public Sector Pension schemes with a defined contribution scheme 4%/6%

Set up a defined contribution (DC) scheme for all public sector staff along the same lines as most private sector schemes (usually 4% staff & 6% employer contributions - staff can contribute more).