UK Parliament Petitions

Public mortgage scheme for first-time buyers with fixed interest & minimum term

We call on the Government to bypass the commercial banking system and use its sovereign power to create a scheme to directly to fund mortgages for eligible first-time buyers. These public mortgages should be offered at a 2.1% fixed interest

Require freeholders and councils to allow leaseholders to install air con

With rising summer temperatures, many may be unable to cool their homes due to what we feel are outdated restrictions. We believe this can put health at risk and can create unfair barriers for those in flats or rented homes.

Require car seats for children in all commercial vehicles

I think that if the government requires car seats in all commercial vehicles transporting children, we can ensure that every child's safety is prioritised, regardless of the type of vehicle they are in.

Review & amend school attendance guidance on the “S” code & introduce a new code

We urge the Government to review & amend the S code which grants students study leave for exams, so that it is excluded from negatively affecting attendance rates. We also urge the Government to introduce a clear code (e.g. L – Left or C –

Give Class D License Holders Class C1 and Class C License Holders D1 Entitlement

Give Class D License Holders Class C1 Entitlement and Class C License Holders D1 Entitlement. I Propose that Class D(PCV) License Holders should be given Class C1(7.5t LGV) entitlement. And that Class C(LGV) License Holders should be

Force airlines to offer non-overbooked flight tickets

We think airlines should be forced to offer some tickets on flights that cannot be overbooked - "guaranteed boarding". An airline would then not be able to sell more of these tickets than there are actually available.

Require schools to use world maps that reflect a country/continents true size

We think the current design of the world map is misleading. People of colour are the global majority.

Require all dog groomers to have formal qualifications

We want the government to require all dog groomers to have formal qualifications.

Require unused website URLs to be made available after 12 months

We urge the Government to ban people hoarding or "squatting" on domain names (website URLs) without real use. We believe if a domain isn’t used for a live website, email or business within a year, it should be made available.

Abolish Independent Office for Police Conduct by revoking relevant legislation

I would like the IOPC to be abolished, by revoking the relevant legislation that led to its establishment. In my view, the IOPC are operating a system of double jeopardy and therefore must be disbanded.

Ensure itemised contracted meals in childcare cost eligible for UC reimbursement

To ensure itemised meals in childcare costs that are contracted automatically are eligible for reimbursement for parents in receipt of universal credit.

Review the death certification reforms which came into place on 9th Sept 2024

Have a complete rethink and do something about this new system brought in last year.

Exempt properties rented by three unrelated people from HMO rules

Currently, if 3 friends want to rent a home together, a dwelling needs to be an HMO. In an age where some rents have risen nearly 50% in just 4 years, this rule seems outdated and may be preventing a lot of people sharing a house to ease th

New parental chaperone right in the entertainment industry

We urge the Government to create a law that would require the entertainment industry to allow a parental chaperone to chaperone their minor during all work-related activities, rather than another chaperone being appointed.

Launch investigation into health of UK veterans who served in the Gulf War

We want the Government to research and investigate the long term health conditions of soldiers who served in the Gulf War.

End financial support for meat & dairy producers and put VAT on their products

We urge the Government to end financial support, such as grants, for meat and dairy producers to encourage farmers to produce plants rather than meat and dairy. We also want the Government to add VAT to all their meat and dairy products to

End the Practice of sectioning & Review the Mental Health Act

I want the government to review this Act, and end the practice of sectioning. I think the legal powers to "section" people should be repealed.

Allow Sponsored workers to work for 24hrs per week in a second job

We want the Government to increase the permitted work hours of Sponsored workers from 20hrs to 24hrs per week, in a second job.

Increase funding so councils can employ more lollipop people outside schools

We want the government to provide more funding for local councils to keep our school children safe when going to and from school.

Allow Graduate Visa to be extended

We urge the UK Government to allow graduate visa holders to extend their visa by 1–2 years if they have worked for at least one year, paid taxes, and have a clean record. This could help graduates secure skilled jobs, contribute to the econ

Review medical care for those with temporomandibular disorders

People suffering can find they are passed from dentist to doctor without effective treatment, and that care guidelines aren't being followed. Many people battle for years to access the right care.

Launch a crowdlending service for Government borrowing

Produce a service (either a unique one or an extension of NS&I) where people can lend money to Government on a per-project basis, in the vein of similar investment platforms aimed at the private sector.

Create a statutory property information service with house buying information

We think a full property survey/ valuation history should be available online, with a full copy of every new survey added to a property's case history. The service could also add a history of notifiable improvements such as electrical, gas

Require schools to allow students to wear their own clothes at least once a week

I call on the Government to require secondary schools to allow students to wear their own clothes at least once a week. I want students to be able to choose what they wear so they can be comfortable and happy. I believe this measure will al

Introduce a new tax code for emergency workers and armed forces

The Government should introduce a new tax code system for those working as emergency service workers, in the armed forces and in the public sector at a discounted rate.