UK Parliament Petitions

Create a national safeguarding regulator

Create a national safeguarding regulator that would oversee a single national safeguarding register, standardise training, reporting & accountability across all sectors & ensure no safeguarding concern can fall between agencies again. No mo

Establish discount scheme for cheaper books for schools, students and NHS staff

We want the Government to set up a discount scheme to allow books to be cheaper so kids who don’t have loads of money can afford them and so it’s cheaper for schools to get new books and there should be student and NHS staff discounts in b

Fund dedicated housing for men with shared custody of their children

We call on the Government to provide dedicated funding to support single dad's to be homed with their children if they have 50% custody of their children as it impacts the children's lives to not be able to live with their parent.

Change the law to give pedestrians priority at unmarked crossings

Change the law so pedestrians have clear legal priority at unmarked crossings, including dropped kerbs and pedestrian islands, wherever crossing infrastructure exists, including at side roads and in residential and urban areas.

Impose a 10% tariff on all US goods

We want the UK Government to introduce a 10% tariff on all US goods coming into the UK.

Reduce the age that the cbt can be done for 50cc to 14 years old

Reduce the age from 16 down to 14 like 7 other eu countries for learner moped riders wanting to get on the road and do there cbt which would help parents and the teens gain experience on the road earlier on in their developing life

Apply diplomatic pressure on Syria to protect and grant self-rule to Kurds

We ask the UK Government to apply diplomatic pressure on Syria to halt military advances into Kurdish areas to protect Kurds and support a constitution which guarantees the Kurds’ right to self-rule.

Introduce a framework for multiple approved gas engineer registration bodies

Introduce a regulated framework allowing multiple approved registration bodies for gas engineers. Set consistent standards, independent oversight, and a clear appeals/reinstatement process when administrative errors occur.

Create an Education Travel Tax Relief scheme to offset peak holiday costs

Create a tax-relief framework (like 'Cycle to Work') where travel providers receive tax credits for offering capped 'Term-Time Equivalent' pricing to state education staff. Additionally, launch a review into the affordability of travel for

Raise VED road tax for cars registered before April 2017 to at least £195 a year

We believe that we all need to pay for road tax in a fair and consistent way. Pre 2017 vehicles only pay £20-£30 if their emissions are low. In our view, the minimum road tax should be £195 for all vehicles.

Cap failed payment fees for individuals and small businesses

Introduce legislation to cap fees associated with declined direct debit and late payments so that do not exceed the administrative cost of handling the late payment. We also call on the Government to require grace periods and fair payment a

Require permanent, maintained grass strips for public footpaths crossing fields

Require a permanent one-metre grass strip to remain next to public rights of way, and for these to be maintained (by cutting not chemicals) so paths stay walkable year-round and remain connected with the wider rights-of-way network.

Perjury should be a victim-related crime not just an Offence against the State

To amend the entry at Column D row 550 of the HOSCR Notifiable Offences List to designate Perjury as defined by the Perjury Act 1911 section 1.1 as S/V not simply as 'S' rendering it either a 'state-based' crime without a victim or a 'victi

Make it illegal to sell MoD medals to members of the public who have not served

We want the government to make it illegal to sell medals awarded by the Ministry of Defence to members of the public who have not served. Sell these medals to army soldiers or veterans only. This is what they are made for.

Review settlement rules for the skilled worker visa holders - ILR after 3 years

We call on the Government to review Skilled Worker settlement rules to allow them to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after 3 years but keep “no public funds” rule during ILR.

Permit off-duty police & (ex)military to carry batons for public safety

We request Parliament permit trained active and veteran military and police, whilst off-duty, to carry an authorised extendable baton for what we feel are the purposes of public safety and personal protection.

Make it illegal to be drunk in public places except licensed venues

I want the Government to introduce a law making it illegal to be drunk in public areas, except in licensed venues

Introduce a statutory minimum real-wage growth target & freeze energy bills

The Government should introduce a statutory minimum real-wage growth target (e.g. 3% above CPI) for workers in England and Wales, and freeze energy bills for all households earning under £35,000 per year until mid-2026.

Require car hire companies to provide safe child seats and enforce with fines

Many parents who hire cars have persistent problems with child car seats being unsafe, unsuitable, or provided without appropriate fitting instructions.

Create a dedicated body to monitor and regulate roadworks in major cities

We call on the Government to create city authorities to oversee roadworks, enforce planning, and hold utility firms, contractors, and councils accountable for disruption.

Increase the foreign aid budget so Royal Navy can fund and deploy hospital ships

The Royal Navy plans on using Multi-Role Strike Ships, but these ships aren't designed for foreign aid. Hospital ships are protected by international law and have the infrastructure to provide humanitarian aid.

Remove requirement for 2 years service to qualify for Armed Force pensions

People can be recognised as a veteran from one day of service. We want people to also be eligible for an Armed Forces pension for one day of service.

Clarify the legal definition of “adjacent to a highway” in planning law

There is no legal definition of what counts as “adjacent” to a public highway or footway. We think this creates confusion and inconsistent decisions by local authorities.

Require care settings to carry out basic nail care

We want the Government to require care providers in supported living, care homes and domiciliary care to provide basic nail care (such as nail trimming), unless there is a clear medical reason this must be done by a clinician.

Require car and phone makers to publish annual report of safety & repair issues

We want the Government to legally require car and phone manufacturers to report and publish all known repair and safety issues in their products, annually, broken down by model and year. We think this will help consumers make informed decis