UK Parliament Petitions

Hold a consultation & publish a national strategy for foreign language teaching

We call on Government to consult with language teachers across all educational levels & use this evidence to develop a modern national strategy for foreign language teaching. This strategy should address curriculum content, assessment me

Ban the media from allowing online comments about deceased prisoners

Ban online comments from being switched on regarding articles related to prisoners' death on social media. This would help prevent further trauma to the families of the deceased especially in cases involving homicide/suicide.

Make Carbohydrate Labelling Mandatory in all Restaurants and food establishments

Please consider advocating for legislation that makes the display of carbohydrate content compulsory for restaurant meals, in the same way that calorie labelling is currently mandated. This practical change would make eating out safer and m

Automatic ban of abusers' custody of children bereaved by domestic abuse suicide

We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation that explicitly prohibits perpetrators of domestic abuse from being granted custody or unsupervised access to their children if it has been established that their abuse has likely contri

Exempt workers over 60 from National Insurance payments

We urge the Government to exempt workers over 60 from paying National Insurance (NI), in order to make it easier financially for older people to survive.

Require daily sports in schools and increase school sports funding

We want the government to mandate daily physical education in schools, provide more funds for sports programs, and ensure trained teachers/coaches lead activities.

Limit council tax increases to the lowest of either inflation or 5%

Limit council tax increases to the lowest of either inflation or 5%

Introduce harsher penalties for causing death by careless driving

We call on the UK Government to reform the law on causing death by careless driving, including: - Setting harsher minimum sentencing - Requiring immediate driving bans upon charge

Fund a Children & Young People’s Cancer Diagnosis Awareness Campaign

According to the NHS, 3,755 people under 25 are diagnosed with cancer per year and it is the most common cause of death by disease for UK children. We urge the Government to fund a national awareness campaign for children and young people,

Ban MPs from having second jobs except in NHS

MPs should not have other jobs outside of Parliament unless they are qualified doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals and actively work in the NHS

Ban compulsory purchase orders in redevelopment: protect homes & communities

We want the Government to ban compulsory purchase orders in redevelopment schemes, protect residents’ rights to stay in their homes, and ensure regeneration is based on voluntary agreements and genuine community-led decision-making that str

Change IHT rules to be payable only after probate has been granted

We petition the Government to make Inheritance Tax payable only after probate is granted and when sufficient accessible cash is available within a deceased person’s estate to pay the IHT liability.

Ban dogs from indoor restaurants and other premises selling prepared food

We believe this measure would improve the management of hygiene and protect people who are averse to dogs.

Call for the UK to Withdraw from the 1951 Refugee Convention

We, the undersigned, call on the UK Government to withdraw from the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. We think the current asylum system is outdated and no longer fits the challenges our country faces today.

Make the climate emergency a lawful excuse in criminal cases

Make the climate emergency a lawful excuse in criminal damage and other such cases.

Call for a national referendum on Net Zero – a simple yes or no

We urge the Government to pass a law on holding a referendum on Net Zero, to give the people the opportunity to say whether they agree with this agenda or not, as we believe it could hurt the UK economy and people’s livelihoods.

Ban all peanuts and tree nuts on all flights to protect allergy sufferers

Create legislation to ban all peanuts and tree nuts on all flights, including those served by airlines and brought by passengers. We think this would protect people with severe allergies from life-threatening reactions in a setting where em

Establish National Taskforce to Deliver Inclusive, Joined up SEND Reform

There’s currently no cross-government body leading SEND reform. We think we need urgent action that brings education, health, families and professionals together, protects legal rights, and embeds joined-up leadership from day one to stop c

Ringfence NHS funding & review clinical training for women’s health conditions

Ringfence NHS funding and review clinical training for all women’s health conditions. This should comprehensively cover severe menstrual health, pregnancy, menopause, and all chronic pain, fatigue, or autoimmune ailments that disproportiona

Hold a referendum on devolution and a new nation in the North of England

We want the Government to hold a referendum on devolution to a new Northern English nation on par with Scotland and Scottish devolution.

Pass a law that schools cannot prohibit the use of personal devices

Ban schools from prohibiting, restricting or confiscating any personal digital devices like phones or laptops. We believe they are essential tools, not distractions, and that schools must adapt. We believe students deserve protection of pro

Amend the Highway Code to incorporate Horse Riders'/handlers' hand signals

Add a photographic page of horse riders' hand signals used while on the road to clarify urgently for safety reasons what is referred to in 2 sections of the Highway Code, namely section 215 & the one on Signals to other Road users, so that

Regulate veterinary care costs to improve affordability & accessibility

We believe veterinary costs have risen significantly in recent years, placing financial pressure on pet owners and risking animal welfare when treatment becomes unaffordable.

Ban UK visas for citizens of countries who don’t take back illegal migrants

A large proportion of illegal migrants in the UK are economic migrants. We believe they must be returned to their country of origin to prevent further cost to the public purse.

Free hospital parking for all NHS staff in England

We think NHS staff should not have to pay to park on-site at hospitals. Staff don’t have to pay to park in Wales or Scotland. We want free parking for NHS staff please!