UK Parliament Petitions

Review and amend ‘balance of probability’ criteria for police misconduct

Review and amend the “balance of probability” standard in police misconduct cases. We believe the current low threshold risks dismissal following flawed or incomplete investigations, with inadequate disclosure. Stronger safeguards are neede

Hold a referendum on the use of military force or assets for overseas actions

We want the Government to hold a public referendum on the use of military force overseas and the use of UK military assets by foreign powers for their own affairs (unless not using military force or allowing asset use would directly contrav

Give £500 of credits to full-time workers to spend in UK independent businesses

Introduce a scheme that gives £500 to adults working at least 35hrs per week to spend in independent businesses that sell goods not services, excluding tobacco, alcohol and fast food. Thus creating entry-level jobs, boosting local spending,

Create a legal classification to protect independent businesses in law

Independent businesses cannot compete in a market transformed by online giants, yet policy burdens them as if nothing has changed. They don't just create jobs; they provide social cohesion, community identity and shared spaces no algorithm

Remove UK-F Registration Requirement for Dual Citizens with British Fathers

Remove the requirement of UK-F Registration for children of unmarried British Fathers, who may have lived their entire lives in the UK, and who may have little to no ties to their other nationality.

Ban commercial vehicle businesses in residential areas & strengthen enforcement

Ban all vehicle repair garages, MOT centres and similar industrial-style businesses from residential areas, Close existing ones, and strengthen enforcement powers for councils to protect residents’ safety, public health and neighbourhood qu

Free School Meal criteria to include all families receiving UC, DLC & benefits

Change the criteria for Free School Meals to include the Full Universal Credit Lists as well as the legacy benefits, also increasing the minimum amount you can earn as the minimum wage has increased significantly since this was last reviewe

Fund £1,500 towards a first car for everyone who passes their driving test

Fund a scheme to offer new drivers £1,500 toward their first car after passing their test. I think this support could improve access to work and education, reduce financial barriers for young people, and encourage safer driving habits.

Fund an increase in school meal sizes

Increase school meal sizes by providing more funding to stop children being hungry at pick up time.

Amend the Employment Rights Act to reflect promises made in the manifesto

In its 2024 election manifesto, the Labour Party made a specific and clear commitment to introduce “basic rights from day one to parental leave, sick pay, and protection from unfair dismissal". The Government publicly maintained that day-on

Change The Legal Gambling age to 16

I think that the legal gambling age should be lowered to 16, especially when you can get a job at 15.

End the practice of placing children for adoption in NAI cases

We call on the Government to end the practice of placing children for adoption in cases involving alleged or proven non-accidental injury (NAI), and instead prioritise family-based care and long-term safeguarding solutions that preserve a c

Create a mandatory money protection deposit scheme when buying a used car

The government to set up a safety deposit scheme for customers who purchase used cars from any dealership. The money should be protected in the scheme during their 30 day right to reject period. The money would then be released after that t

Change Riding of Pedal Cycles Prohibited/no cycling sign to have a cross in it

The current Riding of Pedal Cycles Prohibited sign is a cycling icon inside a round circle with a red outline. I think this is very confusing, so my ask is it changes to having a red line going through it like other prohibited signs.

Exempt existing 5 and 10 years routes visa holders from new pathway settlement.

The Government’s proposed new residence pathway "Earned Settlement" shouldn’t include those who are on an existing pathway since 2012 as we believe it violates trust to change the conditions retrospectively.

Review insolvency law to prevent repeated appeals

Under current law, a bankrupt individual can file multiple appeals or annulment applications, even after earlier ones are dismissed. Each new filing automatically stops trustees from paying creditors until the court process ends.

Require green/red interactive speed feedback signs before average speed checks

Require the installation of green/red interactive speed feedback signs at every entrance to all existing and new average speed checks.

Cap pension contribution deductions for CMS income calculations

Ask the government to reform Child Maintenance Service (CMS) rules so large pension contributions can't unfairly reduce child maintenance. Cap allowable deductions and give CMS power to investigate suspected income diversion into pensions t

Regulate the sale and distribution of research peptides

We want the Government to regulate the sale of research peptides by creating a compulsory purchaser register. Only accredited buyers, such as universities, licensed research institutions, and registered companies, should be eligible to join

Review enforcement of loading area restrictions and penalties

Look at stronger penalties and enforcement for people parking in loading areas. HGVs can find it hard to navigate towns and complete deliveries because of nuisance parking.

Amend the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations

Remove the need for permission from the local planning authority to work on a tree with a TPO as long as the work is done by a qualified tree surgeon in accordance with BS3998. To avoid doubt, work in the context of this amendment excludes

Require 1 month cap on notice periods for employees earning under £37,600/year

We ask the Government to help protect lower-paid workers by legislating for a cap on contractual notice periods, so that no employee earning below £37,600 can be required to give more than one month’s notice.

Average the income and study hours annually for carers allowance eligibility

Average the income eligibility and or study hours over the year instead of on a week by week basis.

Include AI in school IT curriculum

We want the government to make Artificial Intelligence a part of the primary and secondary school IT curriculum to encourage further growth in digital ability.

Review how motorcycle licensing operates and is enforced

I want the government to review and change how motorcycle licensing operates and is enforced, including how to enable younger riders to achieve a full license, and cutting down on any illegal riders using delivery mopeds.