UK Parliament Petitions

Fund 30 hours of childcare per week for student nurses and midwives

We want the government to make it possible for student nurses and midwives to study and fund 30 hours of free childcare per week. We have to do long placement hours.

Abolish all taxpayer-funded expenses for government employees

We urge the Government to abolish all taxpayer-funded expenses for government employees. We believe their wages should be used to cover all work-related costs. We believe this could ensure fairness, transparency, and responsible use of publ

Introduce stricter requirements for infrastructure before building houses

I want the Government to introduce new requirements so housing developers must ensure all infrastructure—roads, utilities, schools, dentists, and community services— are funded and built before building new housing developments.

Fund the creation of specialist autistic and PDA schools

We want the Government to fund the creation of new flexible specialist schools for autistic children, particularly those with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile, who cannot access mainstream or traditional special schools.

Review animal cruelty sentencing & enforcement and publish an action plan

We call on the Government to commission an independent review of the legal framework for animal cruelty sentencing and enforcement following 2021 sentencing reforms.

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

Introduce Mandatory National Service or Training for Youth Offenders.

We want the Government to introduce a mandatory program of military-style training or national service for youth offenders. This should focus on instilling discipline, personal responsibility, and respect for the law, providing a structured

Scrap the underoccupancy charge for public housing

Scrap the underoccupancy charge (also known as the bedroom tax), for low income families, for the sick disabled and unemployed.

Transitional period for international medical graduates working in NHS

Provide transitional relief period for international medical graduates for the 2026 medical recruitment cycle. Clearly define significant NHS experience for 2027 recruitment cycle onwards as a minimum of two years of NHS employment to ensur

Launch a review into increasing the teaching of LGBTQ education in schools

We ask the Government to a launch a review into increasing the overall education of LGBTQ topics in schools, as many young queer kids don’t have anyone to ask, especially if they’re closeted. We believe schools are scared to bring up LGBTQ

Require all schools to start at 10AM

Require all schools to start at 10:00 AM in order to try and make school a place where children enjoy themselves rather than a place they feel enclosed and restricted.

Ban purchasing & owning African Pygmy Hedgehogs

We want the Government to protect African Pygmy Hedgehogs by outlawing their purchase and ownership. European wild hedgehogs enjoy legal protections to ensure that they are living in a safe environment.

Ban all forms of animal mutilation unless required for essential veterinary care

We urge the UK Government to ban all forms of animal mutilation done for non-medical reasons, including ear cropping, tail docking, debeaking, dehorning, and tooth clipping unless required for essential veterinary care.

Release the official court records relating to the Nottingham Race Riots of 1958

Unseal the official documents relating to Nottingham's Race Riots, so that academics in Nottingham can work with the community to restore the true narrative. Notting Hill's 1958 Race Riot files were released early, exposing extensive police

Fund mental health support for people who administered first aid

I would like the Government to provide funding for mental health support for all people who have administered first aid at a medical incident. This could be as simple as a call with someone who can give Mental Health support.

Allow Type 1 diabetics to be individually assessed to join the Armed Forces

We urge the Government to allow Type 1 diabetics to be individually assessed for military service. We think the current blanket ban disregards medical advancements and individual capability. We feel a fair, case-by-case assessment could ens

National service for young men unlikely to finish school and asylum seekers

I think that young men unlikely to finish school should be offered 2 years of national service, including the opportunity to learn a trade. I also think this should be mandatory for asylum seekers between 18-40, to contribute to the countr

Make sentences for re-offending violent youths the same as adults

We want the Government to change sentencing so that reoffending violent youths have the same treatment as adults even if it’s in a youth offenders prison. We feel if action is taken now this could make society safer and better.

Ban Gambling Industry Donations to Political Parties and MPs

We welcome recent policy change, including a statutory levy on gambling companies. We think it will ensure research, prevention, and treatment are free from undue influence. However, political parties and MPs can accept donations and hospit

Ban overseas employment of MPs.

We think accepting paid work from overseas entities when serving as a member of the House of Commons should be banned.

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