UK Parliament Petitions

Remove VAT on all public utility bills

We believe VAT was never meant to be applied to life essentials and it was meant to be a BREXIT benefit. The UK has some of the highest electricity prices in Western Europe! We believe this is why so many citizens struggle whilst energy com

Allow family visa holders to include time spent on a skilled worker visa for ILR

The Government plans to increase the qualifying residence period for indefinite leave to remain from 5 to 10 years for skilled worker visa holders. We believe skilled workers on 5-year visas should be able to include time spent on their cur

Raise formal objections to EU Biometric Border Checks for British Travellers

We call on the UK Government to raise formal objections with the European Union regarding the upcoming implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which will require UK and other non-EU nationals to submit biometric data (fingerprints an

Fund the relocation of sexual/domestic abuse victims after a conviction

We urge the Government to fund local councils to enable the immediate relocation of victims of sexual or domestic abuse and violence from where the incident occurred or away from where their abuser resides, if wanted, once a court convictio

Stop sending aid to Ukraine

We would like the UK Government to reconsider and stop sending aid to Ukraine because we believe the financial burden is straining the UK's own economy at a time when many citizens face rising costs of living, housing shortages, and underfu

Ban the use of generative AI in product advertisement & listings in all sectors

Ban the usage of generative AI images in product advertisement, as well as on websites/apps for product listings.

Require Counselling and Mental Health Support for Blue Light Services

We want the Government to introduce a national policy requiring all Blue Light Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Coastguard) to provide regular, mandatory counselling sessions and ongoing mental health support for their employees.

Review support and payment for councillors in England

We ask the government to formally review the system of support and payment for councillors. We think this will help ensure this most vital of roles attracts and retains high quality candidates who are representative of the communities they

Allow the culling of seagulls in urban and commercial areas & prevent nesting

We want the Government to amend legislation protecting seagulls so that they can be culled to significantly to reduce numbers. We think they have become a pest, and can have salmonella and cryptococcosis in their droppings. They can also be

NHS dental nurses to be entitled to an NHS pension

Give all Dental nurses working within a practice with an NHS contract the same pension rights as other NHS workers.

Require online account deletion to be simple and clear

Creating online accounts is simple, but deleting them can be difficult. We would like the government to introduce a law requiring a clear, one-step “Delete Account” button, banning barriers, and ensuring users control their data.

Review NHS approach & require national care pathway for severe childhood eczema

Review the NHS approach and require it to introduce a specific national care pathway for children with moderate to severe eczema. This should include more urgent referrals to dermatologists and dietitians, regular follow ups, action plans,

Review standard degree lengths and increase support for two-year degrees

Review standard university degree lengths and support better access to 2 year degrees where students can achieve the same qualification and learning outcomes without reducing standards.

Ban households from burning their rubbish in their gardens

We want the Government to ban people from burning rubbish in their garden instead of disposing or recycling it as I believe they should. I think having daily fires in built-up urban areas is beyond a joke. It can make people ill and affect

End concurrent sentencing for multiple serious offences

Courts often use concurrent sentencing, meaning offenders serve multiple prison terms at once. If convicted of three crimes, they may only serve the longest sentence. We believe this ignores the gravity of separate offences and consecutive

Review effectiveness of measures to keep phones and drones out of prisons

Reviews laws around technology and legality of use to 'jam' phones and drones in prisons. We want the Government to pull their finger out!

Put diplomatic pressure on Syria & Turkey to protect Kurds & other minorities

We want the UK Government to help protect Kurds and other minority communities in Syria and Turkey by applying diplomatic pressure on both the Syrian and Turkish Governments to stop any attacks, ensure civilian safety, and uphold human righ

Make DNA testing compulsory of every deceased person to solve unsolved crimes

New law: • DNA mouth swab taken from every person who dies • Checked once against unsolved crimes • No match = destroyed immediately • Cost paid by the Government • Could solve thousands of cold cases • Put victims first

Increase minimum sentence for carrying a knife to 10 years

Create a law that increases minimum sentences for knife possession to 10 years.

Raise fuel duty in line with inflation to raise income for critical services

In 2000 fuel duty on petrol was 49p/litre. Since then, it has not risen with inflation, and currently sits at 53p/litre. We believe raising the duty to 93p/litre would raise significant revenue for the Treasury.

Ban firms from using 'self employed' cycle couriers and increase requirements

Require food delivery companies to employ their couriers and provide insurance, training and compulsory safety equipment eg lights, helmet and high visibility clothing. Plus employment rights for couriers. Dis-incentivise fast food companie

Review the SEND Tribunal so special schools can refuse placements

Review the SEND Tribunal system to ensure special schools can refuse placements when they deem that capacity, cohort mix, or safety considerations makes them inappropriate. Consider how risk assessments and professional evidence can be prop

Ban taxis/PHVs licensed in one area from predominantly working in another

The Government should ban Predominantly Out Of Area Working (POAW) by taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) which are often licensed in one area and yet predominantly work in another.

Prevent seizure of dogs verified as being under breed minimum height limits

We ask the Government to amend the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to make it unlawful for authorities to seize a dog based on visual breed "typing" if the owner provides professional veterinary certification that the dog fails the statutory minimu

Create a cross-party Commission for Long-Term National Planning.

We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation establishing a permanent, cross-party Commission for Long-Term National Planning. It should develop and monitor 10–20-year national frameworks, starting with energy, housing and educati