UK Parliament Petitions

Fund multi-billion pound plan to restore railways in towns & rural areas

We call on the UK Government to fund a new, large-scale railway restoration and improvement plan to reconnect towns and rural communities across the UK. Local communities could submit proposals, in addition to investment in areas identified

Create a Cross-Departmental Strategy to end "Zero-Consequence" Culture for Crime

The government should consider: Mandated police attendance for all retail crime, even "low-value" theft More legal protection for staff from dismissal when upholding the law Updated curriculum to teach more accountability More direct

Review outsourcing and bring critical public services in-house

Require government departments and public bodies to review outsourced contracts and bring critical public service functions back in-house where this improves accountability, resilience, and long-term value for money, starting with pension a

Introduce a statutory ban on mobile phones in secondary school lessons

Many pupils are constantly distracted in class by mobile phones and endless notifications, including bullying messages sent in seconds, photos of pupils and teachers taken and uploaded without consent, and secret recordings. This can cause

Make road safety lessons a mandatory part of the curriculum

I want the Government to introduce road safety education as a mandatory part of the curriculum in all schools. This should include lessons on crossing safely, cycling awareness, and understanding road signs. The aim is to reduce accidents i

Expand the 'Enough' campaign to include violence against men

We feel that there are plenty of things in place for women in domestic violence situations not for men. There are men who have to suffer with the lasting effects of domestic violence and crimes against men are often unreported but shouldn’t

Make SEND awareness a mandatory part of primary school curriculum

I would like SEND awareness to become a mandatory part of primary school curriculum to help all children have a better understanding of why some children act and behave in certain ways.

Add Traffic Lights for Additives & Ultra-Processed Foods to FSA Labels

Expand FSA food traffic lights to show: (1) presence of artificial additives such as sweeteners, preservatives, colours and flavours; (2) level of food processing using the NOVA 1–4 scale, with 4 = ultra-processed (red). This could give cit

Increase UK support for Jamaica's Hurricane Melissa recovery to £200 million

The UK has now pledged £7.5m to Jamaica and the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa. We welcome this, yet Jamaica faces an estimated £7bn in damage — the worst disaster in its history. We call on the UK Government to raise support to at least

Make MPs and Ministers publish yearly verified reports of assets and debts

Create a law requiring all MPs, Ministers and senior civil servants to file an annual declaration of total assets and debts (value ranges), the country of all bank or investment accounts, and any rise in overall capital. Verified independen

Provide government funding for early dyslexia screening in all primary schools

We are calling on the Government to provide funding for early dyslexia screening in all primary schools. Early identification allows teachers and parents to give children the right support from the start, improving literacy, wellbeing, and

Ban plastic plants and flowers, except for in exceptional circumstances

Introduce legislation to prohibit the sale, import and public-sector procurement of artificial (plastic) plants and flowers. Exceptions could include situations where real plants cannot be used, for example in ICU/isolation rooms, transplan

Create a Sikh regiment in the British Army

Historically, Sikhs have been very involved in the British (Indian) Army, serving in many wars and battles (WW1, WW2 and the Battle of Saragarhi). We believe opening a Sikh regiment in the UK army will help represent the previous bravery of

Review UK laws and procedures relating to votes of no confidence

We call on Parliament to initiate a cross-party review of the laws and procedures for votes of no confidence, ensuring they are clear, modern, and fit for purpose following the repeal of the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act in 2022.

Require Ofwat to cap water bills during water shortages & increase reinvestment

We urge the Government to require Ofwat to cap water bills in unmetered households when water companies impose usage restrictions during water shortages.

Fund new residential care centres for disabled children with complex needs

Fund and operate new residential care centres for disabled children with complex medical needs, to provide safe, specialist care when the level of support required cannot be met at home and local authorities are unable to commission appropr

Add Non molestation orders to Clare's Law disclosure and DBS automatically

I want the government to change the law so that Non Molestation orders automatically appear on Clare's Law disclosures and standard DBS checks.

Do not change Access to Work scheme

I’m concerned that changes to Access To Work could take away the ability of many people with disabilities to be able to work independently. Often the payments are not huge, but they make a huge difference. This is not a benefit for those wh

Create a new, separate role of Police and Crime Commissioner for London

We urge the Government to create a new position of Police and Crime Commissioner for London, so that the role is not held by the Mayor of London, and they are separate positions held by different individuals.

Seek to amend the UK-India trade deal to ensure it is fair for UK IT workers

We urge the Government to seek to amend the UK-India trade deal by removing national insurance exemptions, ensuring equal National Insurance contributions and preventing the possibility of overseas outsourcing firms from undercutting UK pro

Require local authorities to support estranged adults up to age 25

We think the Government should require local authorities to prioritise housing, provide a personal advisor and provide therapeutic funding for adults who are estranged from their biological or adoptive parents due to abuse or neglect, up to

Require cyclists to abide by same speed limits as motor vehicles

We want the Government to legislate to change the highway code so cyclists have to abide by the speed limits on roads.

Require all Family Law Professionals to have training on neurodivergence

I urge the government to make mandatory neurodivergent training a requirement for all family law professionals. This training should focus on understanding neurodivergence, recognising abuse in neurodivergent survivors, & providing tailored

Extend universal credit payments to cover 53 week rent years

The Department for Work and Pensions calculates universal credit payments based on a 52-week year. Some years where there are 53 weeks, if you receive universal credit for housing, you may need to pay for the extra week of rent yourself.

Lower the age of criminal responsibility to stop gang culture and ASB

I would like the Government to lower the age of criminal responsibility which I think will stop gang culture and anti social behaviour (ASB). I think custodial sentences should be given for those currently under the age of responsibility wh