UK Parliament Petitions

Require security risk assessments and fund security measures for schools

Make it mandatory to carry out security risk assessments in schools, and fund targeted security measures for schools. This could include handheld metal detectors, supervised bag checks and other screening measures to stop weapons entering s

Review existing safeguards for UK national crew working on cruise ships

Review safeguarding and reporting requirements which should protect UK crew members working on cruise ships, ensuring serious incidents reported by crew are independently recorded, investigated, and referred to appropriate authorities.

Review law around treatment of animals in labs

We urge the government to review law around treatment for animals in labs. Animals deserve better lives before death. End cruel practices, allow testing only when life-saving, and rehome animals instead of killing them after use.

Intervene through military means to get food and baby formula into Gaza

We want the UK government to intervene through military means if needed to feed Palestinians who are facing starvation. We especially want baby milk and special formula for neonates to be flooded into Gaza.

Give maternity leave to those who've suffered baby loss from 20 weeks gestation

I wish for the government to grant maternity leave after baby loss form 20 weeks gestation. I think this should be an option for those who still need time to heal, as 2 weeks bereavement after losing your child is not only too little for a

Increase funding for border security and patrols in UK waters.

We urge the Government to allocate additional funding for border security, enhancing maritime patrols to effectively monitor and protect UK waters. This investment could be used to enhance the border patrol fleet to ensure a robust response

Legal restrictions on heading in football training to protect players’ brains

Create clear, legal restrictions to limit repetitive heading in football training to protect children, young people & all players from repeated head impacts. Some data suggests more than 5m children & 10m adults in England play football. We

Do not lower the voting age to 16

We think the Government's plans to lower the voting age to 16 years old wouldn't work. We say we should keep it at 18+.

Remove VAT from pet food and prescription medications for pets

Currently, pet food & prescription meds attract a rate of 20% VAT, in direct contrast to their human equivalents where VAT is usually not charged. Pets are much loved family members, so why should pet owners be discriminated against? Removi

New programme of support & housing for homeless veterans

I want the Government to develop a dedicated programme for homeless veterans. This should include priority access to social and supported housing, temporary shelters, and wraparound services like mental health support, employment help, and

Fund school bus service for all Primary & Secondary state schools students

We propose the funding of a shared school transport service (e.g., buses/vans) to provide safe, efficient, and eco-friendly travel for all school children. We believe such a service would bring significant benefits to our community like it

Extend the theory test expiry date from the current 2 years to 3 years

I would like the Government to extend the theory test expiry date from the current 2 year period to 3 years. I believe extending this would be fair and just. Extending it could help the DVLA deal with the Covid backlog and third parties boo

Make public EV charging subject to the same VAT rate as home charging

We want the Government to reduce VAT on public electric vehicle (EV) charging from 20% to the same rate applied to home charging. EV drivers who cannot charge at home should not be penalised through higher costs simply because of their hous

Ban all raw sewage dumping, mandate real time warning system & investment

Introduce a total ban on raw sewage dumping to remove what we consider as the storm overflows “loophole”. There should also be a real-time warning system for every spill: location, volume, risk. Water companies should be mandated to put mor

Allow child maintenance payslip deductions without notifying the paying parent

Change the law to allow the Child Maintenance Service to issue calculations and apply deductions directly from wages without notifying the paying parent. This could rely on HMRC, employer and DWP records alone without needing to identify a

Seek to establish an audit with France on expenditure securing our borders

Seek to establish an independent audit in cooperation with France to help ensure transparency, accountability, and proper use of taxpayers’ money. Since 2014, the UK has given France hundreds of millions to manage Channel crossings, but the

Allow motorcycles in all UK bus lanes where taxis are permitted

Require all highway authorities to allow motorcycles in any bus lane that already permits taxis. Update DfT guidance to make motorcycle access the default, ensure consistent rules nationwide, and amend traffic orders and signage accordingly

Review treatment of ARFID and access to NHS eating disorder services

In many cases, support from NHS eating disorder services is not given to people with ARFID. We think this support is crucial and should be mandatory. If left untreated, ARFID can be life threatening. People can miss out on education and lif

Have a General Election every year as requested in 1839 by the Chartist Movement

We think there should be a general election every year on the 1st of July.

Require & fund the assignment of a caseworker to every domestic abuse victim

Victims of domestic abuse are often required to navigate police, courts, housing and family law alone. Many are penalised for not understanding complex legal systems or procedures. A dedicated case worker could provide continuity, guidance

Ban companies from using any personal data to train AI without explicit consent

We would like the government to pass a law that specifically bans the usage of personal data for AI training without the express and obvious consent freely given by the user.

Raise e-bike speed to 20mph, power to 1000W, throttle to 15.5mph

Raise e-bike maximum speed limit to 20mph, power to 1000W for hills, & throttle to 15.5mph. We think current 250W/15.5mph limits hinder commuters, disabled riders, and cargo use. We believe this could lead to safer, greener, more active tra

Create a Cold War Medal for veterans who served in the cold war.

Create a medal representing service given during the cold war which can be awarded to all cold war veterans. It was a very tense time in our history. Many lost their lives during this time.

Fund the inclusion of music therapy in community mental health support

We believe government plans to expand community mental healthcare support are vital to improving access, outcomes and quality of life for service users. The Government should fund the provision of music therapy services, offering an evidenc

Extend legal regulation of the teaching profession to teaching assistants

Extend Teaching Regulation Agency powers to Teaching Assistants so they are subject to the same professional misconduct regulations as qualified teachers, allowing the Teaching Regulation Authority (TRA) to investigate serious safeguarding