Introduce a new rule for MPs to take an oath to adhere to the Nolan principles
- 57 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 65 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We think that all MPs should adhere to the Nolan principles. At the moment, we do not think that they follow them. We want all MPs to take an oath to follow the Nolan principles, and be scrutinised if they fail. We feel that there is a lack of public accountability at the moment.
Abolish the five person sponsor requirement for e-petitions
- 44 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 56 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government and Parliament to change the rules for submitting petitions. I would like people to be able to express their views in the form of a petition individually, without relying on third parties.
Members of Parliament are elected into a position of power and trust. It is therefore imperative that Parliamentarians accurately review the information they are presented with and ensure, to the best of their ability, the information they present to the general public is truthful.
The Government responsed to this petition on 11th March 2019 (View Full Response)An MP is calling for the practice of saying prayers at the beginning of parliamentary business in the Commons to be abolished.
The Government responsed to this petition on 13th February 2019 (View Full Response)In 2016, the food subsidy in Parliament cost taxpayers around £3.7 million. This use of taxpayers’ money must stop and the funds diverted to public services where it is needed. MPs earn significant wages and citizens who themselves struggle to buy food should not be forced to help feed MPs as well.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th April 2018 (View Full Response)The UK Constitution is one of the few uncodified Constitutions in the world. Following a public consultation to hear their views, the Government should bring together all relevant laws and conventions into a single, codified Constitution.
Hold a confidence/no confidence referendum on the government every 2.5 years
- Final Signatures: 51
Mid-way through a Prime Minister’s time in office (5 years), a referendum should be held on whether the general public has confidence, or no confidence, in the current government. If a majority vote 'no confidence' this should then lead to a general election.
Breaking Manifesto Pledges Should Immediately Trigger a General Election.
- Final Signatures: 51
Governments are elected based on a political party's manifesto to the British public. A bond of trust is therefore made to carry out those pledges, if they are directly broken so is the bond, rendering the GE result fraudulent. At this point the Opposition should have the power to call a fresh GE.
Recall Parliament to debate proposals for Domestic Vaccine Passports
- Final Signatures: 795
The House of Commons should be recalled during the summer recess to debate and vote on the very important issue of Domestic Vaccine Passports and the Government's plans to require these passports for accessing some settings at the end of September.
Create state-owned accommodation and working space in London for MPs
- Final Signatures: 30
Fund a purpose-built facility with accommodation and working space within travelling distance from Parliament, for use by MPs.
In the long term this could save the taxpayer money, in reduced expenses for MPs.