UK Parliament Petitions

Strengthen the Animal Welfare Act 2006

Amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to include the following policies: -Registered Breeder Index -Canine Competency Certificate -Cruelty Policing Unit -Harsher criminal penalties

Repeal the Climate Change Act 2008 and Net Zero targets

We consider that Parliament must revoke The Climate Change Act 2008 and related Net Zero targets as since 2008 when The Climate Change Act became law many hundreds of scientists up to the highest Nobel Laureate level have jointly declared "

Automatically remove parental responsibility for parents convicted of abuse

We want to change the law to automatically remove parental responsibility from parents convicted of abuse. We feel children being required to see their abusive parents and allowing them to still make decisions regarding the child's life is

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome: fund training and facilities

Fund training for all healthcare providers on spotting and dealing with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) as well as facilities where people with this condition can access the correct form of healthcare as I believe this is seriously lac

Change the law, so that UK citizens can force an immediate General Election

A vote of no confidence in the Government can only be called by parliament. We believe this leaves majority governments in an almost untouchable position. We think governments can break promises or make decisions that are destructive and th

Update the dangerous dogs act to specifically protect horses

Dog owners to face penalties proportionate to the incident if their dog causes a nuisance to, terrorises or attacks a horse when in public. Introduce a leash law for dogs when in the presence of horses to reduce incidents and injuries fo

Raise Human Rights Issues in Azad Kashmir with the Government of Pakistan

We urge the UK Government to raise human rights concerns and communication restrictions in Azad Kashmir with the Government of Pakistan.

Ban the use of netting on roofs and outdoor structures

Thousands of birds are reported to get trapped in netting yearly, and many may die in pain and fear from the horrific injuries sustained trying to free themselves e.g. breaking their entangled limbs. Others may die of dehydration and starva

Continue Parental Responsibility Automatically when disabled children turn 18

Change the law to automatically allow parents or carers to retain parental responsibility when their disabled child turns 18, if the child lacks capacity and remains in the parent’s care. We think this would remove the need for costly and u

Stop HMRC implementing making tax digital and enforcing quarterly submissions

HMRC is pushing ahead with Making Tax Digital: a scheme that requires all business to maintain digital accounts. Currently many small businesses use paper accounting records or spreadsheets. Small businesses may lack the skills, time and fu

Transfer UK Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

The UK has approximately 632 Warrior IFVs: 80 awaiting near-term disposal and the rest expected to be scrapped by 2030. The Government should offer to transfer them to Ukraine. We think this would provide an increase in Ukraine's capabiliti

Give State Pension to all at 60 and increase it to equal 48hrs of Living Wage

We want the Government to make the State Pension available from the age of 60 & increase this to equal 48hrs a week at the National Living Wage.

Do not remove the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders from April 2026

Retain the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders, or introduce an equivalent alternative that reflects the additional household costs of providing regulated childcare from home and helps ensure childminding remains financially sustai

Allow small pets to travel in the cabin on flights entering the UK

Allow airlines, under DEFRA guidance, to offer an in-cabin travel option for small, fully documented pets on flights entering the UK, in line with international standards for other countries.

Ban the sale and consumption of alcohol in House of Commons venues

I would like the House of Commons to ban the sale and consumption of alcohol within House of Commons venues on the Parliamentary estate.

Fund free female sanitary products for all women and girls

I would the government or parliament to help get female sanitary products free for all women and girls. One in 10 young women has been unable to afford sanitary wear at some point.

Require schools to let children use the toilet at all times in the school day

Make it mandatory for schools to allow students to go to the toilet at all times throughout the school day when they need to and do not lock toilets so that they aren’t accessible during certain times of the day.

Provide day 1 financial support to parents caring for a seriously ill child

We are calling on the government to implement Hugh's law. We want the government to provide financial support to parents who have to press pause on their life to look after their sick child, from the day their child is diagnosed.

Pause housebuilding targets imposed on councils, review and identify local need

We ask the government to pause housebuilding targets and consult local communities to identify where substantial house building is needed, not where developers prefer to build. We worry about developers appealing rejected applications and c

Treat non-fatal strangulation as equivalent offence to 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

Introduce same pension age for ambulance workers as for Police and Firefighters

Lower the pension age for ambulance service workers under the NHS scheme to 60, in line with the Police and Firefighters. Ambulance staff have the stresses and face the same dangers as police and fire fighters. They do not have the privileg

Criminalise & legally require schools to tackle bullying in & out of school

We urge the Government to make repeated bullying over the age of 10 a specific criminal offence, and to make it a legal requirement for schools to act on all forms of bullying, inside and out of school, and mandate mental health reviews aft

Require online platforms to remove misinformation targeting bereaved families

Introduce Jay’s Law: specific legislation obliging platforms to remove organised misinformation that targets grieving families after tragic deaths; require platforms to act on speculative, malicious content likely to cause serious harm; and

Make statutory maternity pay 90% of wage for first 12 weeks & minimum wage after

We believe mothers should never be forced back to work because maternity leave is unaffordable. UK SMP is among Europe’s least generous, falling to around 41% of minimum wage after 6 weeks. The Government should fix this and give mothers 12

Allow families with SEN children 10 days term-time holiday without being fined

We believe SEN children are already excluded from society and education. Many children with disabilities or SEN can find it hard to deal with crowds, noise and the general hustle and bustle of travelling in peak times. Yet, these families a