UK Parliament Petitions

Allow British Citizens by Descent to upgrade their citizenship

Allow Citizens by Descent to upgrade their citizenship after a period of UK residency, so they can pass on citizenship to their children born abroad without further requirements.

Introduce a legal right to paid bereavement leave

There is currently no legal right to paid bereavement leave (time off work when a loved one passes away) in the UK, except parental bereavement leave. Working parents who suffer the loss of a child are currently entitled to two weeks of st

Increase Statutory Paternity Leave to a minimum 12 weeks paid leave for fathers

Amend employment law to extend Statutory Paternity Leave to at least 12 weeks for fathers, paid at a meaningful rate. This should be a protected entitlement separate from maternity leave and not dependent on Shared Parental Leave. with prot

Make it a criminal offence for MPs to deliberately mislead the public

We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation—similar to the Senedd Cymru Wales (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill—to create a criminal offence for all election candidates who knowingly make false or misleading statements du

Fund post-surgery bras/breast protheses voucher scheme for all women post cancer

I would like the Government to fund a voucher scheme for all women for post surgery bras and breast prosthesis, giving ladies a choice. This would expand the current scheme to enable all women to access support, regardless of their age or i

Create a trauma-informed task force to develop a strategy to address trauma

We think trauma is an unaddressed public health issue, with no nationwide strategy to address it. We feel a coordinated, cross-sector, trauma-informed response is essential. We urge the Government to develop a trauma-informed taskforce to c

Fund screening for neurodivergent conditions in schools & teacher training

Fund screening for all children for neurodivergent conditions in primary and secondary schools; and fund compulsory teacher training relating to neurodivergent conditions.

Tag and trace all illegal immigrants

We believe the Government response to illegal immigration has been weak. We are concerned about the illegal immigration and the lack of information about past criminal activity of some illegal immigrants in their native country. We believe

Require inquests into the death of a child by suicide to be private

We want the government to change law in relation to the death of a child by suicide. We think that all inquests involving these children should be conducted privately, shielded from the public and the media.

Reverse the ban on XL Bully dogs

We urge the Government to reverse the ban on XL Bully dogs, as we believe the problem is with owners not the dogs themselves. We believe a ban on a dog breed due to some undertrained dogs is wrong and discriminatory.

Define "Significant NHS Experience" as 2-3 years for Training Prioritisation

Define significant NHS service for medical training prioritisation as two years’ NHS service for entry to core specialty training and three years’ NHS service for entry to higher specialty training. We believe this will uphold fairness and

Review the safeguarding and welfare of artists in the entertainment industry

We think large entertainment companies should be held accountable and responsible for the welfare of their artists. We implore the Government to review safeguarding and welfare measures used in the entertainment industry.

Review regulations on Battery Energy Storage Systems

Review the regulations on Battery Energy Storage System systems, including how close they can be built to homes, schools and hospitals, and rules around safety.

Classify reindeer as domesticated farm animals and end Zoo Licensing requirement

Reclassify reindeer as domesticated farm animals and remove the requirement for keepers to meet zoo-level geological enclosure standards. Establish fair, practical welfare regulations suited to reindeer kept by trained, responsible handlers

Make a statutory requirement for schools to have a bereavement policy for pupils

A bereavement policy is necessary for well-being but should not be watered down or muddied by a mental health policy as grief is significantly different. We believe the policy for it should encompass a pupil passport for the longevity of a

Introduce a mid-term referendum on whether to hold an early General Election

We urge the Government to allow the public to decide if they think the Government is fulfilling its obligations and pre-election pledges by holding a midterm referendum within a six-month window of either side of the mid-term of that Parlia

Make Stamp Duty payment flexible

Introduce Stamp Duty Land Tax payment flexibility: buyers choose between paying in full at completion or spreading the cost over 2-5 years via government-backed scheme. This could reduce upfront barriers to homeownership. Similar to other H

Don’t tax people on any overtime they work.

Don’t tax people on anything over their normal working hours. I don’t think it’s fair that we get taxed on this, overtime can be optional and we still get taxed.

Launch an independent review of NHS wheelchair services

I’m calling on the Government to launch a full, independent review of NHS wheelchair services. We feel too many disabled people may be be let down by delays, poor assessments, unsuitable equipment, and a lack of accountability. We need urge

Review slaughterhouse regulation and welfare protections

We want the government to review slaughterhouse oversight. - More accountability for facilities & individuals found in breach of animal welfare laws - Increased transparency of inspections & enforcement actions - Review the role, stru

Introduce random alcohol & drug testing within the House of Commons

We want the government to introduce random alcohol and drug testing within the House of Commons

Allow Visa applicants to pay health surcharge in instalments

If someone applies for a five-year visa, they currently must pay £1,035 per year upfront, totalling £5,175. We think applicants should have the option to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge in instalments instead of the full amount upfront

New legislation; ensure informed consent is always given to avoid patient harm.

Update the law to ensure informed consent is mandatory before ALL medical and cosmetic surgeries/procedures/treatments, and before prescriptions are written. Legislation must ensure all known risks are declared to the patient. Failure to co

Government to fund access to portage services by all Local Authorities

We call on the Government to fund all Local Authorities to provide portage services in every area, as we believe this will ensure a young child with developmental delay and disability can have more successful outcomes.

Mandate that murderers start their sentences in category A prisons

I would like the Government to mandate that those convicted for murder should begin their sentences in category A prisons. I believe they should do this to help protect our society.