UK Parliament Petitions

Fund another round of cost-of-living payments

Fund another round of cost-of-living payments in order to reduce the pressure on councils in supporting people on low incomes.

Fund primary pupil assessments for ADHD before secondary school

Fund mandatory ADHD and learning-needs assessments for all pupils in England before they start secondary school, so every child’s learning profile is understood and supported early, improving education and wellbeing outcomes.

Fund free lens thinning and tints for people registered sight impaired

We believe the NHS optical voucher scheme fails severely sight impaired (SSI) people. Lens upgrades (thinning/tints) cost £175-£300, draining funds that could be used for other disability costs. We want the maximum voucher for all SSI peopl

Ban sale of high-caffeine products like gum and supplements to under 16s

Introduce a law banning children under 16 from buying high-caffeine products like gum, supplements, excluding drinks, with strict age checks and safe placement in stores

Require British Gurkha pensions to only be paid in British pounds sterling

We want the Government to pay British Gurkha pensions in British pounds only wherever we are. At the moment, it is paid in NCR if you are in Nepal. Once its in Nepal’s currency, many Gurkhas may find it difficult to use their pension outsid

Increase minimum penalties for breaking the speed limit twice in a month

We think any driver caught speeding twice in a month must lose their licence for at least 6 months with a large fine starting at £1,000 to encourage them to be responsible.

Review the covid vaccine damage payment

Some people have developed long term chronic illnesses following the covid vaccinations, including care workers who were required to have this vaccination.

Introduce a bank holiday for every month of the year

I would like the government to create a bank holiday for every month of the year.

Cap the cost of residential internet fibre packages

Currently there is no 'cap' on what service providers can charge consumers and we think the area and the infrastructure used may affect the price.

Allow children 16+ to work full time instead of mandatory education

Under the Education and Skills Act 2008, school leavers must either go to college, do an apprenticeship/traineeship or part time work & education. I believe the law should change so that young people can legally work full time instead of ha

Permit anonymity in petitions where the petitioner faces credible personal risk

Introduce a process that allows individuals to submit petitions anonymously where there is credible personal risk. Cases should be reviewed individually, with oversight from an independent authority to ensure safety and data protection.

Let people claim DLA past age 16 if caring for a non-Gillick Competent adult

Give the option for those who care for individuals with Severe, Profound, Complex Needs the option to remain on Disability Living Allowance beyond the age of 16. We believe this is needed due to ongoing issues with PIP reform

Cancel SLC debt for educators with degrees earned before teacher apprenticeships

We call on the government to introduce a student loan repayment forgiveness scheme for educators with 10+ years of service in public education. This could clear debt for those who trained before teacher apprenticeships, helping retain skill

Require companies to offer equal adoption and parental leave policies

We think adoptive parents should have the same parental leave and pay as birth parents. Some employers offer enhanced maternity pay but not adoption pay. We think this is unfair. We ask the Government to make equal leave and pay for all par

Fund free blood thinning medications for blood clots

We want the Government to fund free blood thinning medications for anyone suffering from blood clots, particularly pulmonary embolisms. Without the medication you can suffer a stroke or a heart attack, potentially life threatening.

Fund NHS Weight Loss Medication for People with Medication-Linked Weight Gain

Review the eligibility for the prescription of weight loss medication through the NHS, which should include people who have gained significant weight as a side effect of prescribed medication, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, and

Ensure GCSE students have access to formulae and equation sheets post 2027

In recent years, students have been given formulae and equation sheets for GCSE exams. We believe that future GCSE students deserve equal treatment during their GCSE exams as those who have sat their exams in recent years, as their educatio

Require prospective pet owners to be tested by an animal professional

I urge the Government to require a test, conducted by animal professionals, for anyone who wants to own a pet. I think this test could ensure they can properly care for the animal. I think a separate test should be taken for each and every

Add checkpoints on the border between Ireland & Northern Ireland

We urge the government to add checkpoints with border patrol between Ireland & Northern Ireland. By adding checkpoints, we think the Government could manage cross-border movement, prevent illegal activities and people illegally crossing. We

Protect consumers from cosmetic surgery financial scams

We call on the Government to introduce stronger regulations to protect consumers from cosmetic surgery scams. We believe many patients may have lost money to companies that take upfront payments, cancel procedures, and then go into liquidat

Increase funding for indoor sport facilities for sports like volleyball

We think many indoor sports in the UK lack funding, leading to a shortage of facilities, high court hire costs and a lack of diverse sport choices for the youth. We want the Government to allocate more funding to local sport centres/school

Require schools to display school meal nutritional information

Require all UK schools to display full nutritional data for every meal served, in addition to allergen information. We think this should include: Calories Vitamin and mineral content Macronutrients Sugar, salt, and saturated fat content

Exempt charities from increases to employer National Insurance Contributions

We urge the Government to exempt charities from increases to employer National Insurance Contributions as we believe charities save the government millions of pounds by providing services that the Government may not or do not fund. larger c

Scrap the UK Armed Forces’ blanket ban on recruits with diabetes

We want the government to end the blanket ban on recruiting individuals with diabetes into the Armed Forces. We think the policy should be updated to allow those who can manage their condition effectively to serve, especially in non-physica

Make AED’s (Automated External Defibrillator) mandatory in public town centres

I would like the Government to make it mandatory that at least 1 AED is publicly accessible for emergencies in town centres & high streets. I think Cardiff town centre sets a good example of how this should be done, by having them in obviou