UK Parliament Petitions

Fund support for vulnerable parents involved in social services investigations

We call on the Government to fund, and make mandatory, dedicated support for vulnerable parents involved in social services investigations. We think it is essential that these parents have proper support and knowledge of their rights throu

Require action to make the roads safer for motorbikes

Requiring the use of gritted paint for road markings could help ensure the rider doesn't slide on them. Applying grit to all manhole covers could help make them safe for motorbikes to ride over without the chance of slipping

Require action to address very hard water levels

Require water companies to implement and Ofwat to enforce supply-level solutions to reduce excessive water hardness, such as in the South East, publish transparent local hardness data, and deliver infrastructure investment or support measur

Return the threshold at which First Time Buyers pay Stamp Duty to £425k or above

Young people in the UK looking to earn, save and purchase their own homes are facing an added cost their immediate predecessors were not facing less than two years ago. An added cost of thousands. This can limit the scope of homes for purch

Introduce amnesty for migrants already in the UK without visa

The government should introduce a carefully designed amnesty for approximately 500,000 + migrants without visas already embedded in the UK economy. In our view, this would not be about encouraging new arrivals, but ensuring those already he

Create a single national opt-out from secondary use of personal data

Create a legally enforceable, single national system allowing individuals to opt out of non-essential or secondary use of their personal data by public bodies and their external technology contractors. The opt-out must be simple, universal,

Make a rule that all restaurants have to have menus available without calories.

I want the UK Government to consider making it a rule that restaurants have to have menus available without calorie counts to prevent distress for people that are in eating disorder recovery.

Introduce new regulations for driving instructors and cap the price of lessons

Additional regulations to ensure that learners are able to afford driving lessons. With new restrictions coming in each year and new proposed rules it is the hardest it's ever been to be on the roads, this can isolate young people entering

Change Companies House ID process: immediate, one-time ID verification

Companies House needs a verified ID for directors and persons with significant control (PSC). They create a 14 day window for this. Allow ID verification now and forever. No random delay for a 14 day window. No need to re-verify later.

Simplify the process for parents to claim entitlement to 30 Hour Free Childcare

We call on the Government to introduce legislative and operational changes to the administration of 30 hours free childcare entitlement so that eligible parents are not exposed to avoidable financial hardship and emotional distress caused b

Reverse April 2024 COS Restrictions for Ofsted-Regulated Care Home Workers

We want the Government to reverse the changes that removed the ability of Ofsted-regulated children’s residential care homes to sponsor skilled workers, SOC codes 6135 and 6136.

Create a Government-Backed Affordable Vehicle Insurance Option for UK Drivers

Create a government-backed vehicle insurance option to provide fair, affordable cover for all drivers. This public insurer would compete with private companies to lower premiums and ensure young and small business drivers can stay on the ro

Review guidance and fund training for psychiatric and mental health care staff

We call on the Government to conduct a review of sedation and chemical restraint policies in psychiatric hospitals and mental health care facilities.

Improve media literacy, online safety and Ofcom oversight on disinformation

The Government should increase public awareness of online safety by introducing the following proactive tools to help tackle disinformation:

Fund free uniform for children who get free school meals

I would like parliament to consider that some parents struggle to afford branded school uniform. I think it is extremely expensive, especially as children are likely to outgrow these clothes. I think the government should consider single pa

Enhance NI with a secure biometric ID to protect citizens from identity theft

We want the Government to enhance the National Insurance system with a secure biometric ID card. Optional for most citizens; mandatory (employer-funded) for directors, regulated professions and Senior Management Function holders.

To make it illegal to record or photograph minors in any public park setting

Make it a law that filming or photographing minors is illegal in any child based public setting that are not legally your own children.

Fund a special national railcard for social workers

We urge the Government to fund a special national railcard for social workers to provide discounted rail travel. We believe it could mirror existing railcards for young people, veterans and seniors. We believe it could reduce commuting cost

New protections and support for construction workers

We urge the Government to limit the hours of work on all construction sites (with limited exceptions) to 8 hours per day, increase the minimum wage for construction workers so they don't lose out, and fund more apprenticeships to encourage

Require all transport, roads, houses & public places to be wheelchair accessible

I would like the Government to require all transport to be fitted with electric access ramps. Roads to have flat surfaces without ditches or curbs. All places of the public to become wheelchair friendly.

Require all vets to open at weekends

I think all vets should be required to open weekends, not just a few. I think this would avoid unnecessary pet deaths like my puppy. I think it's not fair and we should think of other owners.

Increase engine power limit for motorcycle drivers on CBT license

Allow CBT license holders to ride motorcycles that have more than 15bhp while still maintaining the 125cc engine size. We think 25bhp should be the maximum power allowed on a CBT license for those aged 17 and older.

Require Universities in England to hold mandatory workshops on consent

All university students should be required to attend consent education. We think mandatory workshops could help prevent sexual misconduct, promote respect, and create safer campuses. We think optional sessions aren’t enough, education on co

Standardise and regulate job listings and applications processes

We want the Government to regulate and standardise job listings and the application process. We want the Government to require employers to post fair and transparent listings which include realistic experience levels and salaries/benefits,

Impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods

We believe the Government should follow suit with other countries and impose retaliatory tariffs on the US.