UK Parliament Petitions

Spend more money on research into the effects of vaping.

Fund a dedicated research team to research the possible benefits and harmful effects of vaping.

Fund screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy and further research.

I want the government to fund screening for cytomegalovirus in pregnancy and more research on the virus, to help improve treatment.

UK Government To Create A British International Rail Company.

With international trains no longer serving Kent International Stations such as Ebbsfleet & Ashford International & talks about new services & operators coming to HS1 via Europe destinations, we think the UK Government should create & run t

Increase funding and reduce waiting times for mental health services

We believe mental health services are underfunded, leaving thousands potentially waiting months for care. We urge the Government to increase NHS funding to hire more professionals and reduce waiting times for assessments to under four weeks

Require voters to use pens when voting

I believe that every vote should be final and secure, and that using pencils for ballots may create a risk of votes being erased or altered. To protect our right to fair elections, we want the Government to require that ballots be marked wi

Ban PFAS harmful 'forever chemicals'

We want the Government to ban the manufacture, import, and sale of all consumer products containing PFAS ('forever chemicals'). We believe the UK needs to catch up with generally stricter EU restrictions to protect our rivers and citizens.

Set up no catch marine reserves in 30% of the UK seas & EEZ by May 2027

Set up 'no catch' marine reserves in 30% of the UKs territorial seas and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by May 2027. These must be protected from all human activity harmful to marine life (e.g. pollution, bottom trawling) and to maximize bio

Reverse NHS England's decision to make its code repositories closed-source.

Previously, the NHS Service Standard held that “public services are built with public money, so unless there's a good reason not to, the code they're based on should be made available for other people to reuse and build on.” This is what th

Review eligibility for one bedroom-rate LHA for those under 35 leaving prison

We believe that the shared accommodation rate for Local Housing Allowance is too low and can create an immediate barrier to finding safe and stable accommodation for many people under 35 years old who are unlikely to qualify for the one bed

Introduce a dog traceability system to run alongside Livestock Services

We call on the UK Government to introduce a mandatory DEFRA-run National Dog Register, alongside the Livestock Information Service; to record every dog from birth & track all changes of owner, sale, rehoming, import, export & death, replaci

Provide funding to repair severe potholes and compensate drivers

Provide funding to resurface and properly repair affected roads. Ensure local authorities have adequate resources to maintain roads safely. Review compensation processes so drivers are not left out of pocket for damage caused by neglected r

Review UK-Eritrea relations and protect Eritrean refugees & activists in the UK

Launch a review of UK-Eritrea relations, including whether engagement with Eritrea should be conditioned on measurable human rights improvements. The review should also examine Eritrean government-linked events and media activity in the UK

Classify all sexual offences as violent crimes and end automatic appeal rights

We want the Government formally to reclassify all sexual offences as "Violent Crimes" in legislation to ensure sentencing and rehabilitation reflect the violence of these acts, also amending the Magistrates’ Courts Act '80 to remove the aut

Have a set maximum amount for child maintenance per child.

Stop increasing child maintenance due to a paying parent earning more

Ban smoking and vaping while walking or in transit in public spaces

The government should introduce a law prohibiting smoking/vaping while people are in transit,such as walking on pavements, crossing roads, or moving through public areas. Smokers and vapers should only be allowed to use designated stationar

Act now to end iodine deficiency in UK women and protect children’s IQ

We want the Government to introduce a national iodine strategy, including iodised salt or bread fortification, mandatory iodine in plant-based milks, national guidance for iodine supplements in pregnancy, and regular monitoring through the

Review online gambling deposit methods and limits

We call on the UK Government to review protections for people gambling online and rules around how deposits can be made. Specifically, we want to consider limits on how much can be deposited within 24 hours and a ban on deposits through hi

Fund more financial support for legal guardians of children and young people

Fund more financial support to legal guardians of children and vulnerable young people. These guardians can save local authorities thousands of pounds a year by preventing young people going into care such as children’s homes and foster car

Scrap six-year time limit for claims in Overseas Operations Act

We feel this time limit unfairly discriminates against veterans who may need more time to come forward with claims — especially in cases involving PTSD, delayed diagnoses, or where evidence surfaces later.

Review protections for victims to keep custody of their children

We urge the UK Government and Parliament to investigate how to best protect parents who are victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse, or who are otherwise vulnerable, from losing custody of their children. We think there are systemic

Increase the 5 year term required to obtain Indefinite Right to Remain in the UK

Presently, people living in the UK for 5 years and who meet the requirements can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). I believe the high numbers of people entering the UK who cannot work means this is not sustainable. I think they sh

Review social media platforms actions on animal abuse, neglect and mistreatment

We want the Government to review if social media platforms are acting on content depicting animal abuse, neglect or mistreatment. Platforms should remove such content, prevent creators profiting from it, review repeated incidents at account

Do not ban social media for under-16s. Ban for under-11s until they turn 16.

Rather than flat out banning social media for under-16s, it should be a gradual ban, currently banning under-11s who do not have social media as part of their daily routine until they turn 16. This is similar to the Tobacco and Vapes Act 20

Instruct Natural England to change grazing rules to protect endangered species

The Government must get Natural England to change its grazing rules to take account of unique local circumstances & species, like Dartmoor’s native ponies which are under threat unless changes are made. New contracts could remove up to 90%

Apply tapered VAT on turnover over £85k & reduce VAT on food for hospitality

Save UK hospitality: reform VAT to protect jobs and small businesses. Introduce a progressive system: only apply VAT to turnover over the VAT threshold and taper VAT rates based on turnover. In addition, reduce VAT on food served in hospita