UK Parliament Petitions

Scrap digital Veteran Cards

We do not want veterans being required to use a system that many people do not want. Given the fact that military veterans have served their country, they shouldn't be used for what we see as an experiment to test out a digital ID system th

Fund a £0.10 deposit scheme for recycling single-use beverage containers

I want the Government to fund a £0.10 deposit on single-use beverage containers (glass bottles, metal cans and plastic bottles) or any waste. Under this scheme, when containers are emptied, they can then be returned to a reverse vending mac

Issue earned medals to Armed Forces Veterans automatically without need to apply

Currently, serving armed forces personnel are issued earned medals automatically, without having to apply. Veterans first need to know they are eligible, then need apply, in hard copy. The automatic issuing of medals should be extended to a

Establish a single public register of gifts to judges, MPs, police & royals

We want a single, searchable public register of all gifts or hospitality given to judges, MPs, ministers, senior police officers and royals and the Royal Household. Entries on this new register must be declared within 14 days. Failure to de

Create a national, publicly available taxi driver database

We are calling for a national publicly available taxi driver data base. A Gov website where the public can enter a taxi registration and be provided with the following; Driver name, Driver photograph, Driver license confirmation, Confirmat

Ban trade deals that result in lowering food standards

We do not want the Government to negotiate any trade deals, that lowers our food standards. We are concerned this might happen to avoid tariffs

Review outsourcing jobs and services abroad and immigration policy

We want the Government to review the impact of outsourcing of UK jobs and services abroad. We want the review to look into alternatives such as more support for key sectors like manufacturing, IT, and healthcare through local investment, jo

Require leisure companies to provide exclusive Additional Learning Need sessions

We feel opportunities for recreation is extremely limited for those with learning difficulties in comparison to the more able. We think it should be a legal requirement that a business offering recreation to adults and children to offer reg

Reduce the state pension age for women due to menopause symptoms

I want the government to consider the physical effects of the menopause and reduce the age at which women can get their state pension.

Introduce national service for 16-year-olds who have serious criminal records

We think that children with serious criminal records should be required to sign up to the army at 16 years of age for 3 to 5 years.

Increase the minimum sentence for the possession and use of a knife

I want the minimum sentence for the possession of a knife in public place to be 5 years, and 10 years for a repeat offence. I believe that if a knife is used to exert fear or hurt others, there must be a 10-year minimum sentence.

Remove Permitted Development rights for HMO property up to 6 unrelated persons.

Apply Article 4 restrictions across all Planning Authorities to require Planning Permission for all size Homes in Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

Improve benefits for veterans

Increase Benefits for veterans with chronic pain: Recognize lifelong impact on veterans' quality of life. Streamline Benefits for amputees: End frequent reassessments for long-term support. Streamline processes and give longer deadlin

Make the registration to the Prompt Payment Code mandatory for all companies

Legislate Mandatory Registration to the Prompt Payment Code and introduce Penalties for failure to comply.

Allow childcare costs for children under age 4 to be paid from gross income

We believe that if child care costs for children under 4 years old could be paid out of gross income, this could encourage couples to consider having more than one child.

Introduce a public right to trigger a national vote of no confidence

Introduce legislation giving UK voters the right to trigger a national vote of confidence in the Government if a petition reaches a defined threshold of verified support, with clear rules for the vote and its constitutional consequences.

Scrap the £2,000 National Insurance cap on pension salary sacrifice

Scrap the planned £2,000 National Insurance cap on pension salary sacrifice before it takes effect in April 2029. Were the cap to be retained, it should be substantially increased & uprated annually with earnings or inflation, so pension sa

Increase the State Pension and link it to 100% the national average earnings

Government must allow todays pensioners, and the rest of us on reaching the official retirement age, to share in the nation’s wealth, because our taxes help to build our economy, and our country.

Reform the 60% effective tax rate on income between £100,000 and £125,140

We want the Government to remove the 60% effective tax rate created by the tapered withdrawal of the Personal Allowance for people earning between £100,000 and £125,140. We think this should be replaced with a clear, fair tax band, such as

Ban ministers removed from Cabinet from returning during that Parliament

The frequent removal of Cabinet ministers damages government stability and accountability. When ministers are removed, it often signals a failure or a shift in direction, yet those same individuals are frequently reappointed to top frontben

Mandatory vet scanning of cats’ and dogs’ microchips

We want the Government to ensure by law that every time a living cat or dog goes to the vet regardless of what the appointment is for they must scan the animal to a check whether it has been properly chipped and whether the pet is recorded

Allow automatic divorce after fleeing domestic violence & review processes

If you flee a domestic violence relationship - man or woman - and you are married, you should automatically be granted a divorce. Review the process to address any barriers, risks and trauma which can be faced by survivors as they navigate

Increase allowances for foster carers to match the minimum wage

We believe foster carers deserve to be paid fairly at the basic minimum wage per hour at least. Foster carers work 24 hours a day for under £2 an hour on the current allowance. We think it’s a disgrace.

Ban AI use with intent to discriminate against minorities & spread extremism

We believe that with negative intent, AI can help fuel racial discrimination and hate within the politics of our country and strips away critical debate and thinking especially in social media, and online safety is then harmed.

Increase the age of consent to 20 with exceptions for young people 16-19

The age of consent should be raised to 20, to protect young people. There should be a clause so that those aged 16-19 are not criminalised for having consensual sex below the age of consent.