Ban the award of UK honours to those who have donated over £1,000 to a party
- 85 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 121 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to take action to help ensure the honours system is truly merit based, and that it does not look like honours can be purchased, by banning those who have donated £1,000 total in goods, money or services to political parties from receiving an honour.
Ban party donors from Lords & eject donor peers (with possible reappointment)
- 105 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 119 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The latest list of honours has provoked renewed concern about appointments to the House of Lords. We believe too many appointments are made after significant donations, which can appear improper even where it is not. The simplest solution is not to allow party donors to be appointed to the Lords.
Legislate so bona vacantia funds from Duchy of Lancaster go to council housing
- 108 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 114 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to introduce legislation that requires that the Duchy of Lancaster, a controversial land and property estate that generates huge INCOME for King Charles III, give the bona vacantia revenues to local councils to build council housing.
Make election days bank holidays
- 23 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 114 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the Government should make election days bank holidays. This could make voting easier for working people and full-time students. Many people cannot afford to take time off to vote or are too busy.
Ban the use of mobile phones by MPs in the House of Commons chamber
- 72 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 113 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Stop MPs from using mobile phones whilst being in the House of Commons debate chamber. I think it is unprofessional, rude and disrespectful.
Introduce ethical standards for acceptance of political donations
- 28 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 109 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring political parties to refuse or return donations made by individuals who are proven to promote hateful views, including those that are racist or misogynistic.
Make Care Experience a Protected Characteristic across England
- 83 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 101 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Make 'care experience' a protected characteristic. This could give care leavers a higher chance of positive outcomes in their future and stop discrimination against people with care experience.
Introduce an England-only representative assembly
- 92 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 96 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to introduce an England-only representative body, like those for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Hold a General Election if 5% of the voting population ask for it
- 74 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 83 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Respect ultimate authority of General Public to force a General Election.
Reform the House of Lords with an age limit and appointment of activists
- 70 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 80 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the Government to introduce reform in the House of Lords by introducing an upper age limit and appointing activists, particularly environmental activists who have completed prison sentences.