UK Parliament Petitions

Raise parental leave limit for parents working at least 16 hours a week

We believe raising the parental leave limit for parents working at least 16 hours a week is particularly important for single parents. We want the parental leave limit to be raised to at least 4 weeks per year.

Set an allowance for business rates under which the cost is always zero

Currently business rates are charged from zero if if the rateable value is over a set amount. Business rates should be of zero cost on rateable values under a set allowance. Business rates should only charged on rateable values over a se

Ban OFSTED visits at the beginning of term and end of the academic school year

Ban any OFSTED visits and inspection of schools at certain times of year. Specifically, require them to not carry out visits and inspections during the first two weeks of a new term or the final two weeks of the academic year.

Fund independent dust and air quality checks in HS2-affected homes

We call on the UK Government to fund independent indoor dust and air quality assessments in homes within areas that may have been affected by nearby HS2 construction zones.

Mandatory records of bicycle (& component) serial numbers at sale & ban removal

Many bicycle frames, suspension forks, shock absorbers and other components already have unique identifiers from the factory. This is a petition to mandate record keeping of these identifiers for all new and used sales, on all platforms, fo

Introduce new Legislation for Light Commercial Delivery Vehicles

We call upon Parliament to enact legislation requiring all commercial pedal-powered and light electric vehicles (bicycles, e-bikes, tricycles, cargo bikes, rickshaws, and some other spoked-wheel vehicles), to meet mandatory safety, registra

Fund free or reduced gym prices for under 18's

We want the Government to provide funding to reduce the price of gyms for under 18's who are not able to afford a gym membership or day pass. Or provide funding to allow for free access.

Exempt Armed Forces members & Veterans repaying Student Loans & create grants

Exempt serving members and Veterans of HM Armed Forces from having to repay “Student Loans” (fee & maintenance components), no matter what degree (1st or 2nd undergraduate or postgraduate) they are taking. Create a grant system (for fees an

Include qualifications and occupation in anti-discrimination laws

Currently it is illegal to prevent a person from being employed for a job based upon personal characteristics such as race, gender and age. However, it is legal to prevent anyone who has ever been a medical student from working or training

Allow mobile use solely for real-time traffic updates when vehicles are stopped

Review and update vehicle phone laws: allow mobile access while stopped in traffic for updates and emergencies. Promote clear guidelines and support tech innovations for safer roads.

Ensure employers pensions contributions are a minimum of ten percent

We are concerned that the minimum employer contributions of three percent of salary are not enough and could negatively impact the poorest in society, leaving them with a pension which is much less valuable in the long term and unfit for pu

Create a national process to ensure Mobile Homes Legislation is fully enforced

We urge the Government to establish a national process to provide recourse for residents of licensed residential mobile homes to raise complaints against site owners when the Local Authority as Licencing Authority doesn't take action agains

Make Accents a Protected Characteristic under the Equality Act 2010

Currently, the UK constitution offers protection for minority groups under the Equality Act of 2010. Unfortunately, accent is not included as a characteristic within this despite the discrimination. 28% of Britons feel they have experienced

Review, and simplify regulations about the operation of Large Goods Vehicles

The regulations about the operation of LGVs are multi layered and complex and have reached the point were, trainers and enforcers interpret the rules differently making it very difficult to comply. The Government should review and simplify

Review how the law & police treat life changing assaults without physical injury

I am petitioning to review the law as it currently stands to ensure it recognises that assault without injury can have the same impact on someone's life with those with physical injuries caused by assault.

Allow tax relief on training for self-employed people to set up new businesses

We would like the government to allow full tax relief for training costs for people starting a new business or expanding into new areas of business that are not directly related to what they currently do.

Tighten the regulations on electric vehicle charger providers

We would like the Government to introduce new national regulations: 1. If a charger fails for any reason, the provider should be fined for each non-functioning day 2. Providers would be compelled to offer contactless payment and be link

Require more time spent in physical education classes in primary schools

We would like an increase to the amount of weekly physical education sessions that primary schools deliver. We think this would help tackle the current obesity epidemic, improve mental health and improve confidence in children. We need to k

Give BN(O) visa holders access to funded childcare hours for working parents

We call on the UK Government to extend eligibility for funded childcare hours available to working parent BN(O) visa holders. We think this support could help BN(O) families contribute more fully to the UK economy and diverse communities, p

Count and Publish Postal and Polling-Station Votes Separately

Require postal and polling-station votes to be counted and published separately for every candidate and constituency before being combined for the official result. This would allow comparison of voting methods while protecting ballot secrec

Require the installation of kill switches in all new cars

Due to deaths during police pursuits, we urge the Government to require the installation of mandatory kill switches in all new cars, so they can be remotely operated in case a car fails to stop for the police.

Create a new visa route for elderly, dependent parents of British citizens

Introduce a simplified, compassionate visa route allowing elderly, dependent parents of British citizens, specifically parents suffering from ill-health and who have no remaining family members in their country of residence, to be able to e

Review Recall of MPs Act 2015 to strengthen public accountability

Launch a review into strengthening the Recall of MPs Act 2015 by extending the grounds under which a recall petition can be triggered.

Remove the Primary Earner Income Cap on the Marriage Allowance

The combination of rising living & childcare costs can force families onto one income. The £50,270 Cap stops single earners from receiving the £1,260 Marriage Allowance transfer. If removed this would provide vital £252 tax relief, ending w

Make Postnatal Mental Health Training Mandatory for Employers

Consistent requirement for employers to understand postnatal mental health and recognise how it can affect somebody returning to work.