UK Parliament Petitions

Call 999 immediately, test for alcohol & drugs & tougher penalties post-accident

Require drivers in all traffic accidents to call 999 immediately, not after 24 hours or via non-emergency lines. Require police to test for drugs and alcohol at the scene & tougher penalties for drink & drug driving.

Enact new Cybersecurity law that sets minimum standards and creates a regulator

To make the UK a resilient place to operate and reduce the destructive effects of cybercrime on businesses and the public, we want the government to introduce a new Cybersecurity Act that mandates minimum cybersecurity standards for ALL bus

Exempt students with learning disabilities from VAT on private school fees

Some families turn to private special education schools if mainstream options cannot meet their child’s complex needs. These schools may provide smaller class sizes, specialized staff, individualized learning plans, and therapeutic support.

Change law on partner consent for use of embryos for those unable to conceive

We want the Government to amend existing reproductive and family law to allow individuals who have undergone life-changing medical treatments resulting in infertility to retain the right to use previously stored embryos, without requiring c

Raise income threshold for free school meals to reflect cost of living crisis

Increase the current limit of £7,400 annual net earned income for families receiving Universal Credit in order to receive free school meals, to a more realistic and sustainable level that reflects the rising cost of living.

Statutory time-off on full pay for parents who experience pregnancy loss

We believe the Government should introduce a statutory right of having time-off with full pay for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss, so they are allowed to grieve without worrying about paying the bills.

Require pension schemes to offer the option to invest in UK companies only

The Government should enact legislation to require employer pension schemes to offer the option for scheme members to choose a solely domestic fund or index tracker. This would ensure that the economy is supported through investment in dome

Require breath analysers to be put in all new cars

Require all car manufacturers to put breath analysers into all new cars sold in the UK, as a mandatory attachment so that the car won't start if the driver is over the drink drive limit.

Decriminalise all drug possession for personal use & fund support

We urge the government to decriminalise all drug possession for personal use and shift resources to health-based solutions. We believe criminalisation has failed and it’s time for a new approach. We want the Government to fund addiction tre

Review and reform the court system to address delays

We want the Government to review and reform the court system to reduce delays. We think it should consider introducing expert panels for small claims and non-criminal cases, to enable justice to be delivered faster, fairly, and without the

Ban industry lobbyists from charity boards for 5 years after leaving their job

End what we see as the revolving door between industry and charities by bringing in a 5-year ban on industry lobbyists becoming trustees of related charities.

Start funding and stop cutting resources for Youth services

More than half of young people want greater access to youth services in a bid to improve their mental health and sense of inclusion in their communities, new research from the NYA reveals. We think we need more funding and increased attenti

Funding to reduce long waiting lists for urgent cardiology appointments

I think there is a crisis in long cardiology wait times. I've waited over 10 weeks for treatment, with an another 10 weeks expected. I believe the system's inefficiencies could worsen my health. Over 120,000 died in 2022 waiting for NHS car

Ban workplace or private pensions being considered in divorce settlements

People may be relying on their pension to retire comfortably and without leading to poverty, and then the unforeseen could happen and they've lost 50% of their pension, which doesn't allow for a comfortable retirement.

Provide funding for nit nurses to visit schools

Provide funding for nurses to visit schools and check children for head lice

Abolish personal allowance tapering

The highest marginal tax rate on income is 62% (Including the employee’s National Insurance) on earnings between £100,000 and £125,140. We believe it is unfair that these taxpayers have a higher marginal rate than those earning millions. Th

An Annual Day of Remembrance for children killed in wars, conflicts and violence

We think the Government should create an annual day of remembrance specifically for children killed in wars, conflicts, and acts of violence in the hope it might help todays young people find solutions to problems other than killing each ot

Retain the powers of local planning committees on building applications.

We think removing local planning committees from the decision making process for building applications could mean local people have less of a say in what happens to their communities. Building is necessary but we feel the government's plans

Protect single/lone parents under the Equality Act

I think that single/lone parents should be protected under the Equality Act. Single parenthood is not included. They're not legally protected from discrimination based on this.

Extend Armed Forces preserved pensions to pre-1975 veterans

We call on government to address what we view as a longstanding injustice for veterans who served their country and left before April 1 1975 who don’t receive any preserved pension benefits from the Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS). We wo

Introduce a training scheme for young people to qualify for benefits

In order to qualify for benefits, we think young people who are able and can work should enrol into a government sponsored training scheme. As part of the scheme, trainees would receive tops up to min/living wage, NI tax breaks and qualific

Launch a Government Review on protecting UK democracy and China

We call on the Government to review how to protect the UK’s democracy in respect of its relationship with China and the UK Government’s engagement with the Chinese Government on trade issues.

Require compensation for call centres wasting customers’ time

I want Government and Parliament to implement legislation that limits the time that a customer has to spend on the phone to call centres and AI agents. It should allow the customer to claim financial compensation from the service provider f

Mandate offer of literal-language GCSE papers for students with autism

Mandate the offer of literal language GCSE papers for autistic pupils. We want the Government to direct Ofqual to ensure exam boards provide an optional, literal-language GCSE exam pathway for autistic students across all subjects to remove

Fund the provision of backup stair-access equipment in disabled people’s homes

Fund the provision of back-up stair-access equipment, such as stair lifts, in homes where disabled residents cannot use the stairs safely or independently. This could allow them to move safely up & downstairs in an emergency if their usual