UK Parliament Petitions

Strengthen Safeguards related to Child Removal by Social Services

We urge the UK Government to implement stricter rules to prevent potentially unnecessary child removal. We believe social services should give greater priority to family support, ensure greater transparency, and require clearer evidence bef

Reform the taxation system: Increase the number of tax bands & abolish NI & VAT

Abolish National Insurance contributions & added-on taxes. Increase the number of tax bands, the first starting at 6.5% for incomes of £20000 & the top set at 49.5% for incomes over £2million. Increase the income tax personal allowance to c

Fund all secondary schools to have metal detectors

We urge the Government to provide funding for every secondary school to have metal detectors installed.

Amend Article 6 of the Human Rights Act to ensure a fair trial for Victims

Unlike defendants, whose right to a fair trial is a Human Right with legal consequences when breached, breaches of the Victims’ Code carry no legal consequences. We think this leaves victims unsupported. We think equal rights are essential

Keep the requirement for voter ID when voting and limit postal voting

We want the government to keep it compulsory to have voter identification to vote in any UK wide ballot. We also want the availability of postal voting to be limited to those who cannot get to a polling station.

Instead of sending young people to prison, send them to do military service

We think the prison service is over crowded and it be better to send young people who offend to do some military service. Here they could learn essential life skills that they would not get to learn in prison.

Provide schools with money to fund teaching assistants in every class.

I am a teacher of over 10 years. I think the classroom environment has never been so difficult. 11 years ago I had a full time TA and teacher workload seemed ‘less’. I think teachers, fantastic long term teachers, are leaving the profession

End Funding For Military Interventions Overseas and Spend Taxes In The UK.

We demand the government end the use of taxpayers’ money to fund military interventions, or providing military support for conflicts abroad. We believe that our taxes should be spent on improving public services, supporting communities and

Launch a public inquiry into the costs of imposing VAT on private school fees

We would like the Government to launch a public inquiry into the costs involved in imposing VAT on private school fees, including the costs of school closures, redundancies, fiscal costs due to the decline in overseas pupils, and the subseq

Make youth councils mandatory for all new unitary authorities from 2028 (LGR)

Require all new unitary authorities created through Local Government Reorganisation from 2028 to establish and maintain a democratically elected youth council, with a duty to consult it on decisions affecting children and young people and p

Revise the school mobile phone legislation for KS5 students (aged 16 and above)

We think the new legislation banning mobile phones in school should be revised to cater to KS5 students (aged 16-18). We believe these students need the freedom to endeavour in self study without being restricted by phone bans.

Fund more NHS Dental Services for people on lower incomes

I have just got a cost from a private dentist to improve my teeth at a cost of £2100 this is unavoidable at a time when the cost of living is so high. We need more NHS dental services for working class people & people on lower incomes.

Government to commit to stability for UK work and graduate visa rules

We want the UK Government to commit to a stable, long-term immigration framework and halt sudden, restrictive shifts to salary thresholds, visa durations, and settlement paths.

Fund increased capacity at SEN schools

The special educational needs (SEN) system is broken. There are high needs autistic people who have a legally binding Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Yet, every single special provision school in a district can refuse them admission

Ban councils from having prayers as part of formal meetings

Ban local authorities from having prayers as part of the agenda for their formal meetings.

Review and change Universal Credit identity checks

End the use of identity checks on Universal Credit claimants such as passport selfies, doorstep photos and images of people's homes. We call for proportionate, dignified alternatives.

Strengthen Immigration Fraud Reporting with Verified Incentives Scheme

We ask the Government to strengthen action against immigration fraud, including sham marriages and false claims. Review the reporting system, introduce stronger financial verification, and stricter penalties where fraud is proven, while ens

Require mandatory competency assessments and refresher training for hoist use

Introduce national requirements for practical competency assessments and regular refresher training in hoist use, including safe sling fitting, equipment checks, and inspection oversight to ensure safe moving and handling practices in care

Make it illegal to secretly film and publish personal information online

Introduce laws to make filming people secretly and elucidating personal information for the purposes of publishing online content a crime.

Review the student loan system and explore alternatives

Consider options for abolishing the current system and alternatives such as a progressive graduate tax, scrapping interest rates, or writing off existing debts to address its unfair and burdensome impact on graduates.

Require access to online features without subscription fees in paid video games

Many console games require a paid subscription for online multiplayer and key features, even when the game is purchased. This can lead to people feeling financial strain to stay connected to distant friends or family. We feel this is for no

Introduce UK Safe Haven Laws & fund baby boxes

Pass UK Safe Haven laws and fund the provision of baby boxes to protect abandoned babies. Every week, a baby is left vulnerable. We urge the Government to introduce these compassionate laws to provide a safe space for desperate parents to s

Review job hunting and interviewee rights

Review the current protective measures in place to support those seeking employment, which includes looking into a new legal requirement to include salaries for all publicly advertised roles, and that interview tests or trials do not incur

Ban the sale of fake cobwebs in the UK – they're a danger to animals

Ban the sale of fake cobwebs in the United Kingdom. They are non-biodegradable and they can cause immense harm to wildlife and birds sheltering in hedge rows to keep warm and safe.

Social housing: when tenant passes away council must not be able to evict family

The government should bring in legislation stopping councils evicting family members following the passing of the person on the tenancy agreement.