UK Parliament Petitions

Require re-development of empty properties in an area before building new

There are many empty properties needing re-development these should be incentivised for redevelopment prior to green and grey land within the area being approved for planning and development of new estates.

Make St. David's Day on March the 1st a Public Holiday

I want the Government to declare St. David's Day on March the 1st a Public Holiday. I think there is sufficient support for this.

Longer sentences and disqualification for drug/drink drivers who injure someone

The current law for serious injury by dangerous driving is a maximum of 5 years. I think that when this is caused by a drink and/or drug driver, the sentence should be made harsher, with an automatic disqualification for life to make our ro

Ban police from using lethal methods when dogs are out of control

We want the government to require police to use non-kill methods with out of control dogs. Stun not gun.

Review Dangerous Dog Act 1991 and bring in dog ownership license and dog tagging

I want the Government to review Dangerous Dogs Act to bring in stricter penalties for out of control dogs, and require by law that all dog owners hold a dog owner license and that all dogs are tagged.

Review access to, and funding for, NHS powered wheelchairs

Too many ambulatory wheelchair users are denied NHS-powered wheelchairs because they can walk short distances. We want eligibility to be soundly based on clinical need, safety and independence, not just on walking or standing ability.

Stop all state benefit payments to non-British citizens

I would like the Government to cease all state benefit payments and support to people who are not British citizens.

Ban the use of all pest control methods against pigeons

Ban the use of any pest control on pigeons, as we believe it is cruel and should be against the law.

Psychosis: increase research funding into diagnosis, prevention and medication

We think the government should direct more research funding to determine the underlying causes of psychosis, develop preventative treatments and evidenced diagnoses. We want more investment to accelerate the introduction of more effective m

Bring the teaching of Key Word Signing in to all nurseries and schools

Key Word Signing is very common in special education settings, but we believe it needs to be brought in to all nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools, being taught alongside languages. In our view it has the potential to become a

Review levels of pay for Teachers' Maternity Leave

We want the Government to review levels of pay for Teachers' Maternity Leave, to make those levels align with other sectors, like the prisons, fire and civil services. We believe teachers deserve: 26 weeks full pay 13 weeks at 90% pay a

Raise the maximum charge for an MOT to £87.17 for cars & £47.12 for motorcycles

The maximum charge for an MOT test has not increased since 2010, despite a rise in business costs. Independent garages can be forced to close due to not earning a living wage. In line with inflation since 2010 the maximum fee for a car MOT

Require Protection for Cultural Identity of Gypsy & Traveller Children in Care

Require local authorities to prioritise placement of Gypsy and Traveller children with Gypsy and Traveller foster carers where safe and appropriate, and by provide better cultural awareness training for social workers.

Ban all use of AI in the UK

I want the UK government to ban all use of AI in the UK. This should include all AI programs and models.

Make Road Traffic Safety a mandatory part of the National Curriculum

I petition that the Department of Education includes Road Safety awareness as a mandatory part of the National Curriculum. There are statistics suggesting a disproportionate number of young people are either killed, sustain life changing in

Create a task force to find the asylum seekers the HO has lost contact with

Urgently create an ICE-style task force to locate the missing asylum seekers lost by the Home Office. For public safety, national security, and system integrity, we demand immediate action to track, verify, and resolve these cases.

Amend Section 27 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to include all public highways

The existing Act deals with keeping dogs on a lead whilst on a road 'designated' by the local authority, but such roads are very rare and this legislation is seldom used.

Ban trail hunting

Ban trail hunting as it can be another excuse for fox hunting.

Retain current ILR rules for dependants already living in the UK

Retain current ILR rules for dependants already in the UK. We believe the proposed 10 year waits and separate evaluations are unfair, risk family separation, and cause hardship. We think families who have lived here for years should progres

Make non-fatal strangulation an offence punishable in line with attempted murder

Amend section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015 so that non-fatal strangulation is treated as seriously as attempted murder, reflecting the intent and potential lethality of the act and ensuring perpetrators face appropriate sentencing of u

Automatic Clare's law checks when notice of marriage is given to registry office

Such an alliance with registry offices will hopefully prevent the physical and financial abuse that can be prevented by alerting a woman to the fact that she is about to marry a known abuser.

Do not change inheritance tax rules for pensions

We do not want the Government change the inheritance tax rules for pensions. Some people already pay income tax on their pensions. If the government's proposals go ahead, beneficiaries could pay up to 67% in tax on Inherited Pensions.

Review and remove judicial immunity for judges & magistrates

Launch a review into all laws, rules and conventions that grant judges and magistrates judicial immunity and legislate to remove judicial immunity for judges and magistrates.

Increase the Motability mileage allowance from 10,000 to 15,000 miles per year

Increase the Motability mileage allowance above 10,000 miles. Mobility is about more than medical appointments and school runs. People need to visit family, including those 200+ miles away, and travel for mental wellbeing, breathing space,

Launch a railcard for those over the age of 30 covering all of the UK.

The Government should create a railcard for those over the age of 30. It seems unfair and unjust that people aged 16-30 may get a railcard, but after this cut-off it is not possible to get a railcard unless you are 'senior', travelling with