UK Parliament Petitions

Mandatory life sentences for repeat child sexual offenders to protect children

Introduce mandatory life sentences or whole-life orders for repeat child sexual offenders, and remove eligibility for early release. Ensure sentencing reflects the lifelong harm caused and prioritises protecting children from repeat offende

Revoke The Selective Licensing of Houses (Additional Conditions) Order 2015

We think the Selective Licensing of Houses (Additional Conditions) (England) Order 2015 should be revoked immediately by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and not implement new schemes or renew any schemes

End the 2023 £476m deal with France to stop the migrants crossing the channel

Stop paying the French Government the money that we believe isn’t being used effectively to stop the migrants. We believe that the French are in effect reneging on the 2023 agreement.

Fund Level 7 Apprenticeships for over 21s if a MSc Is Essential for Career Entry

Instead of capping funding for Level 7 apprenticeships for those over 21, we urge the government to distinguish between career entry and career progression and continue funding level 7 apprenticeships (regardless of age) in fields where an

Fund more support for armed forces veterans when they leave

We are calling for the government to fund more support for armed forces veterans when they leave the military, particularly in relation to their recovery from accident and injury and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.

Seek to introduce a UK-led humanitarian aid corridor to Oleshky in Ukraine

We call on the UK Government to call for the establishment of and lead a humanitarian corridor to provide aid and relief to Oleshky and neighbouring communities in the Kherson region in Ukraine.

Reverse restrictions to landlords’ finance cost relief.

We call for the Government to remove the restrictions on the tax relief that buy to let landlords are entitled to claim on their mortgage interest. We believe removing it may entice landlords back to the market, increase availability and ma

Strengthen Hate Crime Laws for Disabled People & Recognise Their Vulnerability

Disabled people can face high levels of hate crime causing serious physical and emotional harm. We urge the UK Government to strengthen hate crime laws, introduce tougher sentencing, fund improved police and CPS training, and fund increased

Remove Visa Requirements for Jamaican Citizens Visiting the UK

For over 20 years, UK visa rules have kept many Jamaicans from visiting loved ones here. My family, like many others, has missed weddings, births, and final goodbyes. Jamaica’s Windrush generation helped build the UK—now we ask for the same

Fund mandatory endometriosis training for all NHS staff

We think every person with endometriosis is being failed. Endometriosis diagnosis can take 8-10 years not because it is a complex process, but because we feel we are ignored by every medical professional we encounter. Even when diagnosed,

Call referendum on introducing death penalty for certain offences

We call on the Government to conduct a referendum of whether to introduce the death penalty by hanging for offences of: treason, murder, rape and terrorism.

Mandate maximum 12 week dental waiting time for SEN children & increase funding

Mandate a maximum 12-week wait for SEN children requiring urgent dental care under sedation or general anaesthetic. Provide emergency funding to increase surgical capacity and ensure Integrated Care Boards are held accountable for delays th

Require car insurance companies to insure the car, not the driver

Car insurance companies primarily insure drivers, rather than cars. We believe that not only is this false advertisement, but it can also allow for discrimination, often affecting young people.

Ban carrying religious, cultural & ceremonial bladed & pointed items in public

I believe that the carrying of religious, cultural and ceremonial bladed & pointed items in public should be treated the same as the carrying of all other bladed & pointed items.

Strengthen consumer protections on new build homes

Consumer protections should be strengthened by requiring developers to: 1) Meet stricter quality control standards before sale. 2) Refund 10% of the home's value if it falls below a set standard 3) Cover the cost of alternative accommod

Prison Officer Occupation code 3314 to be added to Immigration Salary List

Urgently include occupation code 3314 (Prison Officers) in the Immigration Salary List to help enable sponsorship for recently recruited Prison officers to ensure staff retention and avert further staffing crisis for prisons.

Match the funding rate of childminders of 2-4 yr olds with current under 2s rate

Increase the hourly funding rate for 15/30hr early education & childcare places for 2-4-yr olds to the same level currently paid for under 2s. I believe current rates are financially unsustainable, contribute to some childminders leaving th

Apply the same energy efficiency legislation to all property - not just rentals

The UK government has announced plans to significantly increase energy efficiency standards for privately rented properties. Owner-occupied properties would not be required to meet the same requirements, which we think creates an unfair and

Legislate to allow social services to force visits to non-engaging households

We would like the Government to change the law to enable social services to force visits & gain forced access to the households of non-engaging families, to ensure children’s welfare & living conditions are verified, and to avoid families e

Give Wales the same funding per person for the rail network as England

We feel that the Welsh rail network is treated as second class compared to England. The nation has 11% of the entire UK's rail network, has 5% of the UK's population but receives just 1% of rail infrastructure funding.

Create an Independent Cruise Passenger Regulator and Strengthen Consumer Rights

We want the Government to establish an independent statutory regulator to protect UK cruise passengers, with powers to set and enforce minimum consumer standards covering cancellations, significant disruption, compensation, complaints, deni

Review employment law awareness and enforcement in private Early Years

There are concerns that employment rights are not being enforced in the private early years sector, both by level 2 and 3 qualified staff, and managers and leaders. We therefore call for a review of employment law awareness and enforcement

Review the use of digital technology in schools

Following the example of Sweden, we want the UK Government to review how digital technology is used in UK schools and restore a better balance between screens and traditional learning, include more use of printed books, handwritten work, an

No more tax rises in this Parliament

We think the tax rises in the 2024 Autumn budget have been self-defeating, with unemployment rising. We think they will likely result in less tax revenue and lower growth. We believe that tax payers of all degrees pay enough already and the

Do not sign a trade deal with the USA

We urge the Government to not sign a trade deal with the USA