Impose a full embargo on Russian goods including gold, platinum, refined petroleum, gas, fertilizer and all other vital raw materials and resources that Russia's economy is built upon. If NATO forces will not support Ukraine through military action, then peaceful, economic action must be taken.
Change the law on 1999 ruling of monovision for HGV drivers
- Final Signatures: 227
Allow people with monovision to take an eye test to keep their HGV.
The law has changed so many times in the last 5 years. And also vehicle have changed so much in the last 5 years. Lane assisted, crash avoidance, and now the testing of driverless vehicles.
Urge the South Korean Government to end the brutal dog meat trade
- Final Signatures: 51
Given the latest revelation from the South Korean President that he "suggests" the ban of dog and cat meat consumption. Our Government should use this opportunity to once again discuss and urge them to do so.
Allow the direct import of horses from South Africa
- Final Signatures: 680
The Government should work with South Africa (SA) to enable the direct export of horses from SA, with appropriate quarantine arrangements, thus avoiding the export transit journey to the UK via Mauritius and other European countries.
Ban Fur Imports from China
- Final Signatures: 71
It has become clear that an unacceptable number of fur farms in China are abusing animals in horrific ways. Videos and photos show these animals being stabbed and even electrocuted- all for their fur. The Government needs to take action on this immediately by banning fur imports from China.
The Government voted out a House of Lords amendment to the Trade Bill to give legal protection against allowing any NHS services, or patient data, being included in trade negotiations with other countries.
In line with the suspension of future sales of tear gas and other crowd control equipment to Hong Kong, a decision made by the current Government, can the Government commit to the same course of action in light of the current situation in America.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th July 2020 (View Full Response)Reverse import duties on goods brought from the EU as of January 1 2021
- Final Signatures: 151
The government should replicate the same customs arrangements on goods brought from the EU as prior to Brexit. The cap of £270 on some items bought from the EU needs to be lifted and the previous limits should be instituted.
Allow Driving theory test to expire three years instead of two
- Final Signatures: 256
Because of the long delays caused by Covid, it is taking up to 6 months to get a driving test which only allows 3 tests before having to resit theory test again. Pre pandemic, it was possible to attempt test every 3 months. Until tests are back to this level, extend the Theory test to 3 years
Stop Mil Export Licences to Azerbaijan and Armenia until peace declared.
- Final Signatures: 45
The U.K. is a major exporter of military technology. There is a risk that U.K. exports to non partner countries will be used in crimes against humanity. I propose the U.K. freezes the export of military materiel to Azerbaijan and Armenia for 12 months