UK Parliament Petitions

Ban the construction of new AI data centres

We call on the Government to implement an immediate ban on the construction of any new AI data centres, including approved ones, to protect our people, wildlife, water resources, and environment from the significant and growing impacts of t

Review and support the continued operation of pubs to prevent more closures

Review ways to assist the hospitality industry and support our nations pubs before we lose any more. We feel that without Government assistance, independent breweries and pubs cannot swallow the hikes in business rates, the living wage a

Put the dangers of methanol poisoning on the school curriculum

Young people are dying needlessly of methanol poisoning, most recently in Laos, Turkey and Vietnam. We think that children should be taught the dangers of consuming bootleg alcohol as part of the PSHE and/or Biology curriculum in school

Reinstate release of certain serious offenders half-way through their sentence

I would like the Government to reinstate the early release of prisoners who are serving sentences for certain serious crimes, half-way through their sentence, instead of after two thirds of their sentence.

Require sex specific language in government, NHS, education, and public bodies

Require Government departments, NHS, education and publicly funded bodies to use the words women, girls, mothers and pregnant women as the primary and default wording in policies, guidance and public messages. These words must not be replac

Lower bowel cancer screening age to 30 & funding for investigation of symptoms

We call on the Government to lower the bowel cancer screening age to 30, and provide funding to ensure all patients with symptoms of bowel cancer are fully and quickly investigated, regardless of age, to help prevent further loss of life du

Increase funding for PMDD, PME and menopause screening in mental health services

Increase funding to help ensure menstrual and menopausal health is included in mental health assessments, including crisis, talking therapies, specialist care & Mental Health Act assessments

Allow BN(O)s ETA-free entry

We urge the UK Government to maintain the current practice of allowing BN(O) passport holders to enter the UK without applying for an ETA. We think the ETA system WILL impose unjust restrictions and financial burdens, contradicting prior co

Require the use of sexed language in government-funded health communications

Require the terms woman, girl and mother be used in their sexed meanings of adult female person, female child and female parent in government-funded healthcare groups and communications including policy and guidance documents, legislation a

Require by law all sports netting to be tied up when not in use

We want the government to make it a legal requirement that all sports netting on sports fields, in schools and domestic gardens is tied up to prevent ensnaring wildlife and pets. Make it a fineable offence for the net owners not to do so.

Create a new body to regulate landlord and freeholder service charges

We want the Government to create a new body that is empowered to monitor and regulate private, council, and housing association service charges, and impose meaningful penalties for unfair, inaccurate, and unreasonable service charges.

Invest in and support insulin production in the UK to ensure self-sufficiency

The UK is too reliant on insulin production from other countries. People with diabetes must be able to rest assured that the supply cannot be disrupted by global uncertainties. The UK must increase its own manufacture of insulin.

Halt proposed NHS redundancies affecting 18,000 staff pending impact assessment

Halt NHSE, CSU & ICB closures until government publishes: impact assessment on service continuity, cost-benefit analysis proving genuine savings, evidence the 10 Year Health Plan is deliverable with reduced workforce, & transition plans for

Detain undocumented asylum seekers and review and strengthen background checks

Detain undocumented asylum seekers as their claims are processed. No ID then they should not be allowed to wander our communities. Also, review and improve criminal, background and health checks. This could be known as Rhiannon's Law.

Make assaulting a security worker a standalone offence

Security workers play a vital role in maintaining public safety, but can face violence and abuse while performing their duties. Despite their critical role in protecting businesses, venues, and the public, security workers lack the legal pr

Mandatory 15-year minimum sentence for all child sexual offences

We urge the government to amend the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to introduce a mandatory minimum 15 year custodial sentence for all sexual offences against children including grooming, exploitation and rape. Current sentencing does not reflect

Commission review of NICE guidelines on optimal TSH target & thyroid shared care

Review NICE Guideline NG145. For symptomatic patients, mandate targeting lower optimal thyroid levels. NHS England to standardize lab ranges, allow GP-led Free T3/Antibody tests, stop generic brand-switching, mandate standardized patient ed

Make seizure training mandatory in all child and vulnerable adult work settings

Our family have been through a lot due to epilepsy. We want the government to change the law so that anyone working in a child or vulnerable adult care setting goes through seizure training as part of their training, before starting the job

Pause military support for Ukraine and hold a referendum

The government has spent billions supporting Ukraine in the conflict. We believe this has no strategic or economic interest to the UK and that it’s adversely affected the cost of energy and of living. There should be a pause in the policy u

Fund Awareness and Training Regarding Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)

I am calling on the Government to provide more funding to health bodies and governmental organizations to invest in FND education and awareness initiatives. This could help those living with FND and strengthen the overall quality of our h

Require accessible changing benches for disabled children in public venues

Introduce requirements for large public venues such as supermarkets and family attractions to provide accessible changing benches so disabled children who outgrow baby changing tables can be safely changed in public places

Review process for booking driving tests and ban the resale at inflated prices

I would like the government to review the process for booking driving tests and ban the resale of driving tests at inflated prices. I think there should be penalties for those caught doing so.

Review protections for important trees: amend Forestry Act & list heritage trees

Review and strengthen protections. Amend the Forestry Act 1967 to explicitly define and set a higher evidence bar for exempting any ancient tree felling from licences. Publish and maintain a list of heritage trees with protected status as p

Fund free dental care for head & neck cancer patients

We want the Government to fund free dental care for head and neck cancer patients both during and after treatment to address the significant oral health challenges that survivors may face, and to improve their overall quality of life.

Fund more British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters in the emergency services

Fund more BSL interpreting services to ensure they continue throughout emergencies from start until finish. As it stands interpretation from BSL 999 ends when emergency services is dispatched, but there is often no interpreter during the em