UK Parliament Petitions

Allow people to pay their mortgage & utility bills through salary sacrifice

Many people are struggling so the Government should allow mortgage and utility bill contributions to be made through salary sacrifice prior to tax. We believe the Government should put taxpayers first.

Allow State Pension to be passed to children, long-term partners, and dependents

We ask the Government to change State Pension inheritance rules to allow individuals to nominate a beneficiary, such as a child, long-term cohabiting partner, carer or dependent, or to provide a lump sum payment, rather than restricting inh

All schools/SEND & disability units to be fitted with CCTV

I want the Government to make CCTV compulsory for all schools or private units with disability/SEND pupils where children are vulnerable or where there are other safeguarding concerns. It should be mandatory for the CCTV to be checked regul

Make children eligible for Bereavement Support Payment after death of a parent

Review Bereavement Support Payment so children who lose a legal parent are not left without help. Bereaved children should be supported in their own right regardless of their parents’ relationship status or who the deceased lived with.

Don't spend £800m to insure the Bayeux Tapestry - use it for community projects

£800m could and should be spent on community projects for the people of around the UK instead of insuring the Bayeux Tapestry.

Change the Census Act to mandate a census every 5 years

Censuses have been held every 10 years since 1801, with the Census Act (1920) allowing governments to hold a census every 5 years, but placing no obligation to ever hold a census. The Act should be amended to place an obligation on the UK a

Require mental health training for all HR staff, managers and directors

Introduce mandatory mental health training for all HR staff, managers and directors. Ensure the training is comprehensive, realistic and meaningful; to learn what it is like for an employee with a condition to work, struggle and cope within

Change the UK tax year to start on the 1st of January

The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April, a relic of 1752 when Britain switched calendars and “lost” 11 days. That historical quirk made sense then - but today, it’s a barrier to simplicity and global alignment. Let's modernise our sys

Make sign language a compulsory subject in secondary schools across England

The government should make sign language a compulsory and recognised subject in schools, it could be taught alongside other languages such as Spanish, French or German and should be made into a GCSE subject.

Unfreeze LHA and uprate by rent cost increases each year

The government should reintroduce a link between LHA and rent cost increases, and confirm that LHA will be unfrozen and uprated by this mechanism each year, for the foreseeable future.

Provide funding for rape and sexual assault testing facilities in all hospitals

I think rape and sexual assault testing should be available in all hospitals and emergency rooms for survivors to feel safe in coming forward. There are victims who have found great strength to come forward for tests and help, but have bee

Make a cappella choirs eligible for the Treasury's Orchestra Tax Relief scheme

The Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) is offered to instrumentalist groups on public musical performances. I think the human voice is a versatile instrument capable of conveying emotion, rhythm, melody and harmony yet doesn't apply as a qualifying

Review Current Provision of Safe and Legal Routes for Asylum Seekers to the UK

We want a review of the current provision of safe and legal routes for asylum seekers to enter the UK. This should consider: a) a humanitarian visa to enable people to apply from overseas rather than having to cross the Channel on small

Fund the provision of barriers to prevent animals from running onto roads

I am asking the Government to fund local councils and National Highways to provide mandatory protective barriers along major roads and highways. We think these barriers would prevent animals from entering the road, and could help reduce acc

Fully align the UK with EU environmental laws, regulations & standards

The UK promised to uphold high environmental standards after Brexit. But it has been reported that the UK is falling behind the EU or going backwards in this area. We believe fully aligning with the EU would restore protections and strength

Fund and expand employment opportunities for newly qualified NHS nurses

We urge the government to support newly qualified nurses by creating more NHS-funded roles. We want them to offer preceptorships, ensure fair recruitment, increase trust funding, and reduce reliance on overseas staff.

Fund free public transport for people aged 10-18

I am concerned that young people can struggle to pay travel expenses, including to get to school and college. Sometimes it is difficult for parents to fund this as well. We want a free travel pass to be provided to all children aged 10-18 s

Require local authorities to freeze Council Tax at current levels

Each year Councils are allowed to put up Council Tax up to 5% and in some districts 7%. However with the cost of living crisis and all other bills increasing I find it incredibly unjust that the Council Tax increases yet the services provid

Reduce Government Spending on Consultancies

Reduce government spending on private consultants, which has risen 57% in the past five years, costing taxpayers £3.4 BN in 2024. Prioritise in-house expertise, enforce spending caps, and require full transparency on all consultancy contrac

Stronger rules to ensure foreign businesses pay the right VAT

We want the Government to take action to help stop VAT non-compliance and to ensure duty is paid on every online order shipped from overseas regardless of value. We want greater transparency and think that businesses should have a UK reside

Abolish the luxury vehicle tax for electric vehicles.

Abolish the luxury vehicle tax for electric vehicles (EVs) and apply only the standard tax rate. We believe this would help ensure a fairer and more consistent approach to sustainable transportation.

Make income threshold for student loan repayments £60,000 and charge no interest

We propose the following change: Base repayments above £60,000 income are solely on the capital loan balance, charging no interest, allowing faster debt repayment and saving people that graduated after 1998 thousands.

Ban booking fees for all entertainment venues and events

Pass a law to prohibit booking fees. We think the price advertised must be the total price you pay.

Allow Ukrainian children in the UK to apply for settlement

We think the government should allow children of Ukrainian refugees who have grown up in the UK to apply for settled status automatically.

Reduce EV charging VAT rate from 20% to 5% on the public charging network

I believe the Government should reduce the VAT rate from 20% to 5% on EV charging public posts. I think this would make it fairer on businesses and private persons using these vehicles.