UK Parliament Petitions

Scrap the proposed 20p return scheme for single-use containers

We want the Government to scrap the planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) scheduled for October 2027. We believe charging an extra 20p per bottle or can acts as an unfair upfront tax on everyday households and creates a massive logistical and

Update guidance on secondary uniform to support inclusion & comfort

Update national guidance to urge secondary schools to transition from rigid formal attire (blazers, shirts, and ties) to comfortable, accessible alternatives such as polo shirts and tailored trousers.

Ban the practice of’ free pitching’ by agencies and freelancers to brands

Ban 'free pitching' in law so that brands must remunerate agencies and freelancers for pitches or use other ways of selecting whom to work with - e.g. brands could look at past work, pricing and reputation as grounds to engage them, as you

Fund new university routes & support for disadvantaged mature students with ADHD

Fund the creation of new, accessible pathways for adults from disadvantaged backgrounds who were diagnosed with ADHD or similar conditions later in life, including alternative entry routes and financial support, particularly for mature stud

Fund textbooks for core subjects in all primary schools

We call on the Government to provide funding to ensure primary schools in England provide curriculum-aligned textbooks for core subjects. Textbooks help support structured learning, independent study, home learning and equal access, while c

Hold an early census in England & Wales in 2027

Hold an early census in England & Wales in 2027 to provide up-to-date demographic data, rather than waiting until 2031.

Ban food delivery companies from paying riders 'per delivery'

Many delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo currently pay riders a 'per delivery ' fee, instead of an hourly rate. We think the government should ban this and enforce hourly pay of at least minimum wage.

Provide funding for women & girls participation in all grassroots football clubs

I would like the government to provide enough funding for every grassroots football club to offer women and girls opportunities to train and play by 2030.

Fund relocation support & a specialist office for grooming & abuse survivors

We call on the Government to fund a specialist office and relocation support, including security (cameras, alarms, panic buttons, identity changes) for domestic abuse/grooming survivors & families to relocate safely in the UK or abroad. Thi

Establish a public inquiry into the operational performance of CQC staff & Board

The Government must set up an independent statutory public inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 into the operational and regulatory performance of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) staff & Board over the last decade. We feel they have faile

Review safeguarding & education standards in non-mainstream education settings

Launch a review into education and safeguarding standards in non-mainstream full-time education settings in England, including homeschool groups and religious settings operating as schools.

Integrate the EASS into the EHRC and restore EHRC statutory duties

My petition calls on the Government to: - Integrate the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) into the EHRC. - Restore the EHRC’s statutory duty to provide legal advice, conciliation, and strategic casework.

Rebrand the National Living Wage as the National Minimum Wage

We call on the Government to rename the National Living Wage as the National Minimum Wage. We believe the current title is misleading, as it implies the rate is sufficient to live on when many workers still struggle to meet basic living cos

Mandate that local authorities provide community spaces for everyone

Introduce a new statutory duty requiring local authorities to meet a minimum standard of community space provision. Every resident must have access to a free or low-cost community space within a 15-minute walk (approximately one mile) of th

Create a national programme of police-led safety workshops for primary schools.

We ask the UK Government to create a nationally funded programme that works with police forces and schools to provide regular police-led workshops in schools for years 5 and 6 on online safety, gangs, drugs and alcohol, mental health, behav

Review the requirements for permission to take children on holiday

The Government should review the current requirements for parents who are sole carers of children but share parental responsibility to take their children out of the UK for a holiday.

Review NHS early pregnancy care, screening and bereavement support

Review and improve early pregnancy care, including: Communication and access to screening, including NIPT Trauma-informed training for staff Pregnancy loss care with dedicated teams and immediate counselling Standardised access to D&E a

Review rules and enforce employment change declarations for Child Maintenance

Review the rules around declaring employment and income changes to Child Maintenance, including how this is enforced. Implement new ways for CMS to receive figures faster, not months later when declared by the parent as it may not reflect m

Increase university maintenance loans for families with multiple siblings

I urge the UK Government and Parliament to review university maintenance loans, ensure they keep pace with inflation and living costs, fairly support families with multiple children in higher education, and prevent funding shortfalls and in

Cap tuition fees at £9000 for all undergraduate degrees

We want the government to cap all tuition fees at £9000 for undergraduate students (not including international students).

Protect ADHD support and study possible post-COVID impact on diagnoses

Ensure the current review of rising ADHD, autism and mental health diagnoses explicitly includes examination of the potential impact of post COVID neurological effects, and that all conclusions are based on clinical evidence. Those with ADH

Registered keeper to be held responsible for hit & runs if driver not identified

We want registered keepers to be held responsible for hit and runs if the driver fails to admit liability.

Allow financially independent EU retirees to join their family members in the UK

Open a visa pathway for financially independent, retired parents of EU citizens to join their family members in the UK. Currently no dedicated route exists for EU settled status holders to bring a parent to the UK, and the retirement visa n

Review ways for children with ECHPs to go to mainstream schools and colleges

Mainstream schools and colleges often hesitate to accept a child with an EHCP. We want these schools to actually give these children a chance because it can be really hard to get into education with an ECHP. They can lose time waiting to be

Mandate the installation of panic alarms in all licensed pubs, bars & clubs

We believe this could make the workplace a lot safer for the staff members and customers in the premises.