UK Parliament Petitions

Review how domestic abuse allegations are investigated for ILR applications

We are concerned that there is currently not sufficient investigation of domestic abuse allegations made by foreign spouses before granting indefinite leave to remain (ILR).

Review support for single parents to reduce poverty and costly childcare

Parliament must address the growing pressures on single parents, who are often forced to work yet can struggle to afford childcare or basic needs. Limited support can risk child development and deepen poverty, highlighting the urgent need t

Make it an offence to use someone's bank card if they're dying in hospital

Current laws say you can't use someone else's card without their permission but I believe there is a current loophole when someone is dying.

Require teaching about hidden disabilities and acceptance for kids in schools

As someone with a hidden disability I believe it is vital for people to be educated on this topic as I have been approached many times and scolded for trying to use a disabled toilet which is my right. I also believe that increasing educati

Require legal limits on screen time for children, penalties and health warnings

Legally restrict screen time for children. Parents and companies to be held accountable. Warnings of the risks of excessive use of screen time for children and parents on packaging and in schools.

Require all ATMs to be fitted with an emergency alert button

I would like the government to mandate the inclusion of a safety feature at ATMs in order to alert authorities that someone is at risk of being robbed. This could be done by either pressing 999 on the pad of the ATM or having a 999 button.

Fund the NHS to provide all services free at the point of use

We demand the Government to provide NHS funding to ensure all services are free to all and are based on clinical need rather than an individual’s ability to pay. We want the NHS to be free at the point of use for all for any medical, mental

Scrap child benefit and introduce universal free childcare for every family

Introduce universal, publicly-funded day care for children, including meals. This could support early development, ensure nutrition standards for children, reduce pressure on families, improve workforce participation for parents and strengt

Provide more funding for children with SEN in schools

We want greater investment in schools/alternative provisions to make them accessible and inclusive for all.

Abolish visa fees for spouses of British citizens and parents of British kids

Some spouses of British citizens and parents of British children may find themselves separated as a family for months, whilst applying for a visa, which is my family's experience. I believe the high fees that can run into thousands, and lon

Make it illegal to drive a moped without a full moped licence

The Government should introduce a law that requires all moped drivers to have a full moped licence to be able to drive on public roads.

Mandate school shorts to be part of the uniform in high schools

Issue guidance to mandate shorts to be a part of uniforms in high school.

Review guidance on school behaviour policy to support mental health & inclusion

We call on the Government to launch a review of the statutory guidance on school behaviour policies which looks into ending any punitive measures and investing in restorative, trauma-informed approaches.

Require all broadband providers to offer 12-month contracts for renters

Require all broadband providers to offer 12-month contract options for renters. Many tenants move yearly but may face unfair 18–24-month broadband terms, paying exit fees or losing service. Align broadband contracts with common tenancy leng

Ban homework for students in Year 9 and below

We want the Government to stop schools from setting homework for students in Year 9 and below, and to only be allowed to give homework to students in Year 10 and above.

Remove Regulation 4(8) of the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020

Amend the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 so that misconduct proceedings can be brought against any former police officer, regardless of when they left the service. We believe the current cut-off date of 15 December 2017 unfairly prevents

Grant statutory right to leave for employees when a parent passes away

Introduce minimum statutory leave for employees after the death of a parent.

Provide funding for ingredients for food related GCSE subjects

I want the government to give specific funding to schools so that everybody's ingredients for a food related subject at GCSE are paid for.

Review placenta accreta guidance

We are concerned not all women are properly informed of the risk of placenta accreta after caesarean section. 1 in 272 pregnancies result in Placenta Accreta, leading to hysterectomy, reconstructive surgery, haemorrhage, premature births, P

Require all secondary schools to allow pupils to wear their PE kits on PE days

We want the Government to require secondary schools to allow children to wear their PE kit all day on days when they have PE, including allowing them to come into school wearing PE kits.

Review “NHS Low Income Scheme Threshold”. It’s still at same level as in 2015.

Universal credit claimants earning below a certain threshold are eligible for support like free prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians care. The threshold hasn’t been increased since 2015, pushing more people over the threshold, when go

Have a one-hour blackout during one day per week to tackle light pollution

We urge the Government to introduce a mandatory one-hour blackout of all streetlights, bright lights and electrical billboards so people can experience what zero light pollution is like and to experience what are ancestors experienced many

Review Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861

We want the Government to review Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. We think it’s outdated and too broad. We think we need a fairer, modern law that reflects the severity and context of each case and avoids lifelong con

Introduce more council tax bands to reflect square footage

Change the council tax bands to make the bands better reflect square footage of larger properties. In 2014 Labour discussed a tax on properties valued over £2 million this hasn’t happened. We think band H is too loose, it doesn’t account fo

Ban electrically-assisted pedal cycles in shared pedestrian-cycle spaces

We want the government to ban electrically-assisted pedal cycles in shared pedestrian-cycle spaces. We think that the increasing use of electrically-assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) in these spaces poses a growing safety risk.