UK Parliament Petitions

Review and revise age of consent in light of advances in science

In light of scientific evidence, showing the human brain (prefrontal cortex) is not fully developed until between 21-30, l am asking the UK Government to review & revise the law to protect to our vulnerable children from emotional, physical

Prioritise construction and review policies for affordable housing

We want our government to prioritise construction of affordable housing and improved affordability of existing housing so it's genuinely affordable for all. High housing costs, including rent and mortgages, are making it hard for many peopl

Expedite delayed January intake student visas and ensure fair, timely decisions

Prolonged delays in January intake student visa processing led to missed enrolments and financial loss. We urge the Government to improve processing capacity, set transparent timelines, provide remedies for affected students, and prevent fu

Require all local authorities to have a youth advisory panel

Pass a law that requires all local authorities to have a youth advisory panel. These panels could allow young people to voice their opinions, raise concerns, and offer ideas, while allowing councillors to better understand the needs of youn

Require all state pensions to be paid monthly

I want all state pensions to be paid monthly instead of every four weeks.

Introduce a refundable deposit for booking NHS appointments

Introduce a flexible, refundable booking deposit for NHS appointments, where patients would pay a small amount (e.g. £5) when booking and is refunded if they attend or cancel within a set notice period (e.g. 48 hours). The deposit would be

Make the Apprentice National Minimum Wage means tested

I would like the Government to ensure that individuals seeking further education as an apprentice (e.g getting a level 3 qualification in childcare) can have a wage that is more appropriate for an their circumstances, as opposed to a single

Replace the RSHE curriculum with life skills

We believe the current RSHE curriculum does little to nothing to support secondary students in their adult life. We must replace RSHE lessons with lessons in basic life skills, such as first aid, how to pay bills, how to find and follow rec

Make it mandatory for every workplace to have a specialist Domestic Abuse Lead

Make it mandatory for every workplace to have a trauma-informed Domestic Abuse Lead responsible for raising awareness, recognising and evaluating risk, offering confidential support, and guiding safe next steps for anyone affected by abuse.

Legally require signs in front of construction on road explaining the purpose

Make it mandatory for construction on the roads to have a sign explaining what the point of the construction is. I go through psychological stress due to traffic lights that only let three cars go at a time.

Increase funding for Special Guardians and end the postcode lottery

We call on the Government to provide dedicated funding to councils so that financial support for Special Guardians is consistent across the UK and aligned with fostering allowances.

Strengthen male reproductive rights and protections

Pass a law which strengthens male reproductive rights by making vasectomies more accessible for men and ensures contraception deceit invalidates consent.

Hold a review of MHRA guidance on disposal of unused medicines

Pharmacies are throwing in the bin medication that is unused, returned to them in date, in the original unopened packaging.

Give men legal opt-out from parental responsibility in unintended pregnancies

Introduce a right for men to, within a set time frame after being informed of a pregnancy, legally opt-out of the parental rights and financial responsibility associated with it. This could promote fairness, equality and informed choices in

Make the spousal visa income requirement reflect regional living costs

We want the Government to review the spousal visa income rule and introduce regionally adjusted thresholds, so people outside London and the South East aren’t unfairly disadvantaged by lower local wages and can reunite with their families f

Create a national smart device alert system for missing people

I would like the Government to introduce a system that alerts all UK residents through their smart device that a child or children have been reported missing with a description of the individuals and where the individuals were last located.

Create a monthly, free personal carbon allowance to limit carbon usage

We urge the Government to create a monthly, free shareable, tradeable Personal Carbon Allowance (PCA) (in kgCO₂e) for those over 18 to limit and ration carbon usage. We want this allowance to include travel and energy use and reduce annuall

Deploy UK forces to demilitarize terror infrastructure & weaponry from Gaza

We believe the UK should not endlessly criticise Israel’s actions unless it is prepared to offer a viable, operational alternative. The UK must demonstrate international leadership by taking upon itself to dismantle terrorist infrastructure

Government to pay Statutory Sick Pay for Small Businesses

We want the Government to cover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for small businesses.

Commit funding support to the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) program until 2029

Secure the HAF program as a long term investment in our children's future. In recent years, HAF has been a lifeline for many children and families, providing nutritious meals, engaging activities, and crucial support for communities.

Don't allow councils to require street food licenses on private land

Do not allow councils to impose license fees for street food vendors popping up at pubs on private land.

Require that the role of Police Chief Constable be elected by police and staff

Require the establishment of a voting system within Police Constabularies that allows police officers and police staff to vote on who their next Chief Constable will be.

Mandate and fund air conditioning units in all English state-funded schools

We urge the Government to fund and mandate AC units to be installed in all state schools in England.

Mandate bilingual Gaelic/English and Scots/English driving licences in Scotland

We would like the government to mandate that in Scotland, fully bilingual driving licences and vehicle registration certificates be provided in Gaelic and English or Scots and English, as per the applicant's preferences.

Allow Displaced Care Workers to work temporarily without a new sponsorship

We want the Government to allow Displaced Care Workers to temporarily, legally work full-time with another care company while they keep searching for a new Sponsor. Additionally, grant automatic renewal of their visas if expired and restric