UK Parliament Petitions

Change priority for social housing guidance to make all veterans eligible

Change guidance for local authorities on priority for social housing to make all veterans of our armed forces eligible for priority allocation of this housing. We want to help the people that served and have risked their life for the countr

Require all military sexual assault claims be handled by civilian authorities

We think that responsibility for all sexual assaults should be transferred to civilian authorities.

Require all to have GB licence to drive here & fund more enforcement.

Require all foreign nationals to sit driving tests in Britain to drive here, to help ensure everyone is driving safely and following the rules. Fund more enforcement to check this, and to check that people aren't using fake licences.

Make it illegal for haulage companies to send HGVs into red weather warnings

I want the government to make it law that Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) are not allowed to be sent out into red weather warning zones.

Review the legislation relating to asylum and refugees entering the UK

We would like the government to undertake a comprehensive review of the of the Asylum Act 1991, the 1951 UN Convention on refugees and any other legislation to ensure the legal frameworks for refugees and asylum seeks arriving in the UK are

End funding for military interventions overseas and spend taxes in the UK

We demand the government end the use of taxpayers’ money to fund military interventions or providing military support for conflicts abroad. We believe that our taxes should be spent on improving public services, supporting communities and a

Make Shared Ownership and Social Housing eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Expand eligibility criteria for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to include those in Shared Ownership (SO) and Social Housing (SH).

Mandate that libraries must provide access to diverse and inclusive materials

The government must enact legislation to ensure libraries hold materials that provide a rich, ongoing discourse about diversity and inclusion in our communities.

Abolish VAT on bottled water

UK government classifies bottled water akin to soft drinks, subjecting it to Value Added Tax (VAT). Meanwhile, tap water is considered essential to life, and is exempt from VAT.

Abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax on residential properties

House prices have significantly outpaced wages for decades and higher mortgage costs have reduced affordability. We believe Stamp Duty places an unfair financial burden on home buyers and increases the cost of buying a home, so it should be

Introduce a no-halfway housing zone around schools

We call on the Government to introduce a no-halfway housing zone around schools to ensure that students feel safe getting to school.

Establish a Royal Commission on Intolerance in UK society

A Royal Commission on Intolerance would document, seek to understand, and make recommendations to counter increasing intolerance within UK society. It should be non-party-political and broad-based, and should be independent of government.

Fully incorporate EU food safety standards into UK law

We are asking that the EU food safety standards in thier entirety are incorporated into UK law.

Reduce age required for historic/classic vehicle status from 40 to 30 years

Historic/Classic vehicle status in the UK can be applied for when a vehicle becomes 40 years old, whereas many European countries allow this status to be applied for when a vehicle is 30 years old. We want to bring the UK rules into alignme

Increase available support for people with young-onset dementia

We call on policymakers and health authorities to increase available support for people with young-onset dementia as currently some support is only available to people of state pension age. Additional resource should also be made available

All newly elected MPs must complete a six month probationary period

All newly elected MPs should complete a six month probation. Unlike many other jobs, they can get a full term with what we feel is limited accountability. An independent panel should review performance, and MPs deemed unsuitable should face

Add military preparation and cadet training into the national curriculum

We want the government to include cadet programs as part of the national curriculum. They could fund training and resources, partner with military and education bodies and pilot the program in schools to ensure smooth nationwide implementat

Introduce a legal requirement for transgender and non-binary only spaces

Where trans and non-binary / gender non-conforming individuals are excluded from single sex spaces in line with their affirmed gender, we think organisations should be required to provide dedicated genderless or trans spaces in lieu.

Require medical students to work 5 years minimum in the NHS after graduation

Require all medical students including nurses, doctors, surgeons and especially dentists, prior to commencement of their studies in England, to accept an NHS position after graduation for a minimum period of 5 years.

Prohibit gambling on the timing and/or outcome of elections

Ban gambling based on the timing or outcome of any political election. As a minimum this should include UK general elections and parliamentary by-elections. We think British democracy should not be a source of profit for gamblers – or for t

Hold a referendum on reinstating capital punishment

We call on Parliament to legislate to hold a national referendum on whether capital punishment should be reinstated for the most heinous crimes.

Introduce license requirement for pet sitters and dog walkers

Introduce stricter controls on who can provide pet care services such as licenses required to provide any pet care related services as a business. Many of us have worked hard for qualifications and are now being muscled out of our industry

Review of mandatory cat microchipping and informed consent requirements

Review the current law for compulsory microchipping of cats in England. A review could consider introducing microchipping as optional, or setting clearer requirements to ensure cat owners are informed of recognised but rare risks, including

Replace RPI with CPI in the calculation of interest added to student loans

In 2011 all public sector pension annual calculations changed from using RPI to CPI to calculate public service pension annual increases. We believe if the Government uses CPI for public service pensions, it should consistently use it and a

Fund vouchers for free from, vegan & gluten free items for people with allergies

I want the government to fund vouchers for people with allergies for free from, vegan and gluten free food items.