UK Parliament Petitions

Reinstate Post 16 transport for disabled young adults

Reinstate Post 16 transport for disabled young adults. Personal Transport Budgets do not work for all families.

Legislate to enforce timely payment of workplace pensions

We call on the Government to legislate for timely payment of workplace pensions, including a guarantee of the first payment to be paid within 31 days of someone retiring. This period must commence on the agreed date of retirement, including

Fund more permanent NHS roles for newly qualified student nurses

We want the Government to guarantee employment for newly qualified student nurses by providing funding to ensure there are more permanent NHS roles, improved workforce planning, and that graduates can transition directly into secure employm

Allow test-free A2 to A motorcycle licence upgrades after two years

We should allow automatic A2 to full A licence upgrades for retaining an A2 licence for 2 years. The test for A2 and A are the same, and while the type of motorcycle is different, we feel the test doesn't address the extra power allowe

Provide funding to support Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening for Disabled Women

We want the government to increase funding to ensure every facility is properly equipped to provide equal care. All women, regardless of disability, should be able to access cancer screenings without fear of exclusion, humiliation, or inade

Government to fund vorasidenib for NHS patients

We call on the Government to fund vorasidenib for NHS patients with IDH-mutant low-grade glioma, notwithstanding the NICE decision on whether to so or not.

Ban the residential use of artificial grass

We urge the Government to introduce a ban on both the use and sale of artificial grass in residential settings. This should include prohibiting its installation in private gardens and outdoor spaces, as well as restricting retailers from se

Remove Permitted Development Rights for all additional telecoms infrastructure.

We request that Government MUST remove permitted development rights for ALL additional telecoms infrastructure, and Companies MUST apply for permission to the Local Planning Authorities on proposed installations.

Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability Nurses

At a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and maintenance fund. Now is time for action.

Ban puppy yoga, puppy Pilates and other “puppy cuddle therapy”

We call for a ban on puppy yoga, puppy Pilates and other “puppy cuddle therapy” to help in bringing an end to an alarming rise in the number of businesses offering alternative therapy classes which use puppies as part of their sessions.

Introduce a higher, sector-specific Minimum Wage for HGV Drivers (C, C+E).

While the National Living Wage has increased, "middle wages" for HGV drivers have stagnated. We call on the Government to conduct a review into HGV driver pay. The goal is to restore the shortened pay gap between HGV roles and the National

Stop Charging Early Years Nurseries Full Business Rates

1) Classify nurseries as educational providers — not commercial premises 2) Exempt nurseries from business rates (like schools and academies)

Conduct a review of political news regulation by Ofcom

Conduct a review of policy at Ofcom. We think that political news reporting on all channels has become unrepresentative of the public vote at the last general election and that political reporting using the ‘due weight’ policy is allowing e

Introduce British Sign Language (BSL) to all primary school children

Use digital platforms to introduce BSL to all children within primary schools. Studies suggest sign-language use improves spelling, reading and language skills for all. It promotes inclusion of hearing-impaired children, supporting better e

Repeal all religious exemptions

Repeal all religious exemptions in law. Ensure laws relating to public safety, animal welfare, and other legal obligations apply equally to all individuals and organisations, regardless of religion or belief.

Require generative AI watermarks & ban using people’s likeness without consent

As AI generated content becomes increasingly realistic, we think laws should be put in place to prevent misuse. All such media should carry a permanent watermark or disclosure, alongside a blanket ban on using anyone’s likeness in AI-genera

Reform the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to remove breed bans and introduce licensing

We ask the Government to reform the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 by removing breed-specific provisions and introducing a universal, behaviour-based dog licensing system that replaces the current framework and applies equally to all breeds, with

Keep 5-year ILR for Health and Care visa holders to protect the NHS

Healthcare professionals have been on the frontline during national crises & ensuring the continued functioning of vital services. We think extending ILR timeline undermines their contributions. Instead keep the ILR requirement and reduce t

Seek agreement with the EU to accept pet passports for UK-EU travel

Seek to negotiate an agreement with the EU to allow UK residents who hold valid EU Pet Passports to use them for travel without needing an Animal Health Certificate (AHC). This would allow UK residents to travel with pets to the EU without

Review support for ARFID and fund national treatment pathways

ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) affects thousands across the UK, yet support remains inconsistent - creating a postcode lottery that must end. Around 1.25 million people have an eating disorder, 5% ARFID, yet many cannot a

Allow licences to be issued to wildlife rehabilitators to release grey squirrels

We ask the Government to amend the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 to allow Natural England to issue licences to wildlife rehabilitators to release rehabilitated grey squirrels.

Lower the State Pension age to free up jobs for young adults

Lower the State Pension age for workers so young adults that don't currently work have more chance of getting a job.

Review medical testing standards & process: use optimal ranges & cellular tests

Review whether symptomatic patients should be assessed using optimal ranges and cellular tests instead of standard reference ranges and serum tests. We are concerned that current tests might fail to reflect cellular or neurological dysfunct

Require care workers to have advanced level of English language proficiency

We call for higher standards in English language for care workers. We think there should be a minimum of 1 year's training, working alongside a fully experienced carer, including an English test with no multiple choice questions. The elderl

Fund a trial for children and young people denied NHS access to medical cannabis

We call on the Government to support children and young people on private prescriptions for drug-resistant epilepsy, still unable to access medical cannabis on the NHS, despite it being legally available in the UK since 2018, by establishin