UK Parliament Petitions

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 an urgent referral pathway for vascular compressions

Fund an urgent referral pathway for suspected vascular compressions like superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA) and median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS). This would be similar to the urgent cancer pathway.

Remove VAT on all school uniform

We think the Government should remove VAT from all compulsory school uniforms. We feel this would be an easy fix to help parents struggling with the cost of living.

Include AI and its environmental impact in England's national curriculum

We want the Government to include education about AI , including its environmental impact, within England's national curriculum. This should be taught through existing compulsory subjects such as Computing, Science, PSHE or Careers educatio

Create a National Register of Court-Proven Tenant Misconduct

Create a regulated national register of tenants found by courts or tribunals to have committed serious tenancy misconduct, in order to protect landlords while ensuring tenant rights, appeals, and fair data protection are safeguarded.

Review Speed Limits for LGVs in the light of Modern Safety Standards

Review national speed limits for light goods vehicles (vans) on single and dual carriageways. Current limits are based on data collected decades ago. Modern vans now benefit from significant advances in braking systems, stability control, c

Fund the construction of outdoor pools in England

Many young lives have been lost in Yorkshire alone, due to drowning in rivers and reservoirs. I believe open air swimming pools could prevent this by allowing children to take a dip somewhere else during the increasingly hotter summers; det

Amend section 19 of the Education Act 1996 to include up to 18 year olds

At the moment, section 19 of the Education Act 1996 allows children who are too unwell to go to school to access an alternative provision, including tuition from home. This ends at 16 years old. This needs to be amended to allow children up

Reduce VAT on road fuel during the ongoing oil price uncertainty

Temporarily cut VAT on road fuel from 20% to 5%, matching domestic energy. Apply this reduced rate for the period of global oil price instability or until markets stabilise. Recognise road fuel as essential for workers, families, logistics

Ban digital age verification

Ban any form of digital age verification, regardless of purpose.

Stop all Universal Credit Reviews and Bank Statement requests

We believe it is an invasion of privacy to have to provide several months of bank statements and other documents to obtain Universal Credit. We think that if a benefit claimant is breaking the law, this should be charged as an offence and p