UK Parliament Petitions

Autism & ADHD Screening Mandatory for Women Before Diagnosis of Mood Disorders

Require Autism and ADHD screening for women before mood disorder diagnoses. Introduce neurodivergence-informed pathways, ensure clinicians are trained in how Autism and ADHD present in women, and improve diagnostic accuracy to reduce harm,

Require stricter evidence thresholds for DVLA to start medical investigations

The DVLA should have stricter evidence thresholds before undertaking medical assessments of an individual's fitness to hold a licence. They should not be allowed to act on the basis of third-party or anonymous reports without a higher stand

Increase NHS Funding, and take action to address staffing and efficiency issues

1. Increase NHS funding to ensure it keeps pace with inflation & demand. 2. Tackle staff shortages by increasing investment in recruitment, fair pay, & retention 3. Drive further expansion of preventative health measures 4. Increase inve

Exempt private schools from VAT if they meet certain charitable criteria

VAT on private schools should apply only if they fail certain charitable criteria, such as offering free/reduced places, teaching support, or shared facilities. We believe this could promote fairness, integration, and access, avoiding elit

Review rules regarding buyers who pull out of a chain

We think the Government should look at new rules for anyone who pulls out of a property chain. People pay for solicitors and searches and then the buyer pulls out and people lose money.

Fund free swimming lessons for all children 3-16

Drowning is a leading preventable cause of child death. RLSS UK suggest that in England, child drownings have doubled since 2019–20. I believe free swimming lessons for ages 3–16 could save lives, cut inequalities, meet curriculum aims, pro

All sporting events involving the English national team category A - free to air

The government should legislate to require any sport events where any English national team team is participating to be classed as category A so that the public who have a TV licence are able to watch live broadcasting of it.

Launch a National Inquiry into the MoD’s Afghan Data Breach and Its Consequences

The government must launch a full public inquiry into the Afghanistan data leak that exposed the personal details of thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK.

Raise the minimum wage, remove the benefit cap & fund affordable childcare

We urge the Government to raise the minimum wage to £18–20 per hour, remove the benefit cap, and increase funding for childcare to make it affordable for working parents. We want a system that supports people fairly and does not penalise lo

Make front number plates optional

We ask the government to amend current vehicle registration regulations to make front number plates optional. We think this would give drivers the choice to remove front plates without penalty, especially if it may benefit vehicle design, c

Replace GCSE and A-Level memory-based exams with open-book formats

I am a personal tutor with years of experience. I think that many bright students I work with struggle in exams due to poor memory, not lack of ability. This can lead to grades that don’t reflect their potential or understanding, which I'm

Fund scheme for retired police dogs

After a lifetime of dedicated service, many police dogs retire with injuries or chronic health conditions. We therefore call upon the Government to provide support for these heroic canines in retirement by establishing a centrally funded sc

Introduce bereavement leave for a pet dying

Pet loss grief is valid. We think a legal right to pet bereavement leave would: support mental health; boost workplace morale; ensure equality; recognise pets as family; foster humane workplaces; promote responsible pet ownership; validate

Review regulations imposed on tenants in temporary accommodation

I would like the government to review and limit the regulations that temporary accommodation companies can impose on their tenants.

Require schools to allow students to use their phones at break and lunch

We think that students should be allowed to use their phones during break and lunch because it provides them with the opportunity to connect with people. Phones can allow students to stay in touch with family and friends, access helpful res

Create an EU Hospitality Internship Programme in the UK

We call on the Government to create a hospitality internship programme for EU interns to help fill 121K vacancies in UK Hospitality according to the ONS. We would like this programme to be an approved government authorised exchange scheme.

Restrict the right to a Postal Vote to certain groups

Restrict the right to a postal vote to the armed forces, the disabled, hospital in-patients and those who can prove a pre booked holiday.

Seek to start peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

I would like the government to seek to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to stop the war.

Household products to display environmental impact ratings.

Make legal requirement for households products (detergents, beauty products etc) to display an "environmental impact rating" similar to the existing traffic light system for food- Indicating how harmful the ingredients are for: 1.Toxicity

Change the drinking age in pubs to 14 and alcohol purchasing age in pubs to 16

We believe that the drinking age in pubs should be lowered to 14. This should be accompanied with a meal and with parent supervision and permission. We would also like the Government to introduce legislation that allows people to purchase a

Fund Free TV licences for all pensioners.

We want the Government to fund free TV licences for existing pensioners and those who reach the official retirement age. When people reach retirement age, we think they should receive a state-financed free TV licence.

Introduce prison sentences for water company executives guilty of sewage spills

We call on the Government to pass a law which introduces prison sentences for water company directors and senior executives whose companies are guilty of illegally discharging sewage into bodies of water.

Require a general election if an MP elected via a by-election becomes PM

An MP elected via a by-election can become Prime Minister through an internal party contest alone. We want legislation requiring a general election within 3 months of an MP ascending to the office of PM if they were elected to the Commons i

Require banks to provide a minimum number of branches for their customers

The Government should bring in new legislation so that banks stop closing branches. We are concerned that this is actively harming small business and customers.

Fund free dental care for all under-18s, regardless of NHS dentist availability

Guarantee free dental care for all under-18s. Where NHS practices are full, the Government must fund private check-ups and essential treatment. No child should be denied healthcare or left in pain because their parents cannot afford private