UK Parliament Petitions

Reduce VAT on public electric vehicle charging to 5% in line with home charging

Reduce VAT on public vehicle charging to 5% inline with home charging so people without home/off street parking are not penalized. I think it would accelerate the potential of electric vehicle take up.

Ban removal of non-commercial trees unless proven dead or dangerous

We call on the government to make it a legal requirement that no non-commercial tree—meaning any tree not grown for forestry, farming, or harvest—may be removed unless a qualified arborist or ecological expert confirms it is dead, diseased,

Legally require all taxi & PHV drivers to have disability training & reporting

Require all current & new taxi/PHV drivers to be trained on managing disabilities eg. safely drop off wheelchair user, sensory disturbances etc. Train & certification every 3 years to keep job & licenses with procedure for public to report

Reform of petitions to include creating Citizens’ Assemblies at 500k signatures

Add a new mechanism to petitions so at 500k signatures and 5% of voters in at least five UK regions, it triggers creation of a Citizens’ Assembly empowered to deliberate, recommend policy, or call a binding referendum. Legal compliance chec

Introduce requirement for all dogs to wear humane basket muzzle in public spaces

We urge the UK Government to require that all dogs wear humane, breathable muzzles whenever they are outside their owner's private property. The basket muzzles must allow dogs to open their mouths, pant, breathe easily and drink water or ha

Ban In-Contract Price Hikes—Honour Fixed Full Contract Deals, Despite Inflation

We want the Government to ban all companies from raising prices during a fixed-term contract all together. We think a fixed deal should mean fixed price, and that allowing mid-contract hikes is unfair, especially during a cost-of-living cr

Increase UK investment in renewable energy

I call on the Government to increase UK investment in renewable energy like wind energy, so we don't have to use fossil fuels and harm the environment.

Require reptile shops to ensure higher standards in reptile care and equipment

We believe that without basic set ups - as recommended by animal welfare experts - in terms of lighting and vivaria size, it can be detrimental to a bearded dragon's health and cause metabolic bone disease among other serious health conditi

Seek to create UK/European defence force to assist Ukrainian forces

Seek to establish a UK/European armed defence force to assist Ukrainian forces in achieving a negotiated settlement with Russia. Consider moving $300 billion of Russian assets currently blocked in Europe for use in purchasing the required w

Introduce consequences for local authorities that ignore antisocial behaviour

Introduce legal consequences for local authorities that fail to address antisocial behaviour.

Outlaw marriages of couples with over 10 years age gap, where one is under 25

I think Parliament should ban marriages between couples with age gaps of more than 10 years. Sometimes there are great age differences between husband and wife in marriage. In cases of more than 10 years difference, I think the younger one

Require local elections to be held annually

We would like the Government to ensure local elections are held annually. We think this would give the people that pay the expenses of these councillors through their taxes, a choice.

Allow dependents to stay if someone switches to care visa

We want the Government to allow those on other visa routes to be able to switch to the Health and Care Visa and for their dependents to be able to stay, as there are many students on the graduate route who are experienced and work in the ca

Ban UK exports of pesticides that are banned on UK farms.

It has been reported that in 2023 the UK exported pesticides containing 8,489 tonnes of active ingredients that are banned from use on UK farms because of the risks they pose to human health and wildlife. We want these exports stopped.

Require political parties to pay inheritance tax on gifts

The gov website article on inheritance tax states that gifts to charities and political parties are exempt from inheritance tax. Why do political parties get this special treatment?

Institute a maximum cap for the interest rate on credit cards and personal loans

An interest rate cap should be introduced to ensure that people - especially young people at the start of a career - are not trapped in debt and can afford to thrive, not just survive.

Make individuals convicted of manslaughter eligible under early release scheme

We are calling on the Government to ensure those convicted of manslaughter are included in the Government’s early release scheme. We believe eligible prisoners serving SDS/SDS+ sentences for manslaughter should receive the same release prov

Review how airlines protect passengers with severe food allergies

Review if airlines provide clear, consistent safeguards for passengers with serious food allergies, including reasonable risk-mitigation measures, clear procedures following advance notification, and protection from unnecessary denial of bo

Create a statutory body to investigate failures in the criminal legal process

No statutory body examines failures across the whole criminal legal process spanning police, prosecutors and courts. This includes witness contamination or Section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 breaches.

Strengthen enforcement of child maintenance for absent parents

Require the Child Maintenance Service by law to take automatic enforcement action after two missed payments, including automatic bank account deductions, travel restrictions for parents with arrears who move abroad, and mandatory review of

New fund for councils to support High Street regeneration

We want the Government to set up a new fund for local councils to revitalise their High Streets and town centres, which currently are experiencing a strikingly low footfall and loss of local shops.

Review laws & fund better mobile coverage in rural regions of England

We call on the Government to review laws and regulations to ensure network operators meet coverage standards across rural regions, not just urban areas, and strengthen Ofcom’s powers to hold providers accountable for failing coverage.

Raise awareness of, and increase sentences for, “honour”-based killings

We call on the Government to increase mandatory minimum sentences for “honour”-based killings, and make it mandatory for schools to teach students about it.

Require public access defibrillators on all new housing developments

Make it compulsory for all housing developers to install a community public access defibrillator on all new housing estates for planning permission to be approved. Costs should be covered by estate management fees.

Publicly call for the relocation of UN Headquarters to Gaza

We urge the UK Government to publicly call for the relocation of the UN headquarters in New York to Gaza. The UK, for historic reasons, has contributed to events that still have repercussions in Gaza and the Middle East. This proposal could