UK Parliament Petitions

Only apply capital gains tax to gains above the rate of inflation

We call on the Government to reform capital gains tax so that it is payable only on the gain above inflation, as we believe it is unreasonable not to take into account inflation.

Issue immediate travel warning for the USA due to human rights concerns

Human rights must be applied consistently, or they cease to have meaning. The United States should not be exempt due to its political influence or alliance status

Fund information campaign for secondary school teachers about generative AI

The government should educate secondary school teachers during their training courses on the pitfalls and risks of encouraging their students to use AI when it isn’t necessary (creative assignments, revision, etc) by setting an example.

Apply the 1.5p per mile levy on hybrid cars only on electric miles driven

From April 2028, the UK Government plans to introduce a mileage-based road tax of 1.5p per mile for hybrids, alongside Vehicle Excise Duty. Hybrids will also keep paying fuel duty when using petrol, meaning they are taxed twice, through fue

Require every secondary school to have access to a counsellor

We want the Government to make it a legal requirement for all secondary schools to have a counsellor in school at least once a week so all secondary school students have access to have therapy through school.

Fund NHS access to Tofersen for all people with SOD-1 Motor Neuron Disease

We call on the Government to fund universal, NHS access to the life-extending medication Tofersen for all people who have been diagnosed with SOD-1 Motor Neuron Disease.

Fund free NHS dental care for people with epilepsy

We ask the Government to make NHS dental treatment free for people diagnosed with epilepsy

Review the justice system to stop repeat offenders and multiple convictions

The Government must undertake a review, with a focus on repeat offenders, to make crime less appealing with tougher sentencing and less freedom in prison to make it more of a deterrent.

Introduce self-defence lessons into the PE curriculum in all secondary schools

I think all secondary schools should teach basic self-defence within PE lessons so that students not only have the skills to protect themselves, but the discipline to use those skills when necessary.

Review bailiff fees and enforcement processes

We want the Government to review the fees that High Court Enforcement Agents and bailiffs can charge. We believe excessive fees can risk pushing people deeper into debt instead of helping them recover, and that laws should aim to ensure fai

Extend CQC regulation to cover health and care employment agencies

Amend legislation so the Care Quality Commission can regulate employment and recruitment agencies that supply health and care staff.

Mandate stronger accessibility requirements for event venues

The government must improve standards in event venue accessibility. Measures could include improving access to water, medical staff, safe zones, accessible bathrooms, staff disability training, emergency info collection, ramps, and accessib

Change the law for planning permission on protected properties that burn down

In instances where Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings catch fire, planning permission for any future development should be denied for a period of 25 years, the building rebuilt by the owners to original state and if they cannot rebuild, the lan

Compensation for Christmas Island H- bomb test veterans, families & inhabitants

Introduce compensation for veterans, their families and inhabitants affected by 1950s bomb tests, including the H-bomb, on Christmas Island. Some veterans of weapons tests from other countries have been compensated. But the UK government ha

Ban all Nitrates and Nitrites in all meat products & require dry curing instead

I would like the Government to ban all Nitrate and Nitrite chemicals in all meat products and to require meat producers to dry cure meats only prior to sale.

Ban horse-drawn hackney carriages

I would like the government to ban the horse-cart hackney carriages to prevent the potential for some horses to be abused.

Raise the 40% tax threshold from £50,271 to £53,800

I believe the current 40% tax threshold of £50,271 is outdated and doesn't reflect current earnings or inflation. I think that many middle-income earners—such as teachers, nurses, and skilled professionals—are now being pushed into the high

Require MPs & Councillors to have minimum 5 yrs employment in industry/commerce

Anyone standing to be elected as an MP or Councillor, including County Councillors, should be required to have a record of five years of employment in industry or commerce.

Fund fire safety sessions to educate young people and prevent wildfires

We urge the Government to fund a programme of Fire Safety Engagement Sessions to educate youth on fire safety, prevention, and wildfire risks. We believe this can reduce fire-setting behaviour, protect the environment, and build positive re

Increase funding and strengthen penalties to stop EV charging point vandalism

We are calling on the Government to increase funding to: - Help the police investigate and hold criminals accountable, strengthening penalties for those caught vandalising. - Repair and replace damaged infrastructure more quickly (units

Ban insurance companies requiring women to declare taking HRT for menopause

I would like health insurance companies to be banned from requiring women to declare if they are taking HRT for menopause.

Change national insurance contributions when reached max for state pension

Once you have reached the required number of national insurance years for the full state pension, I want the government to give the option of paying NI contributions into a private pension.

Require that driverless cars avoid harming hedgehogs

Driverless cars may or may not become a regular vehicle on our roads. We want the Government to require manufacturers who plan to sell driverless cars in Britain, to take measures to avoid harm to Hedgehogs.

Ban shops that aren’t registered vape shops from selling vaping products

We want the government to set rules and regulations against corner shops and any other shops that aren’t registered vape shops from selling any vape products.

Stop the closure of the Public Switched Telephone Network

Stop the closure of the Public Switched Telephone Network, prioritising safety of elderly and vulnerable people.