Require parliamentary scrutiny of any proposal to amend the Royal Mail USO
- 18,941 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,773 - 390 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to amend legislation to require parliamentary scrutiny on any change to the Royal Mail's Universal Service Obligation (USO).
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2025 (View Full Response)Introduce measures to ensure fair pay for rideshare drivers
- 448 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,099 - 160 added in the past 24hrs)
Some firms can charge drivers commission fees of 25% or more of each fare. This can leave drivers struggling to earn a fair and sustainable income. We think this model places an unfair burden on drivers, who are essential to our transport infrastructure but we feel lack basic rights and protections.
Require all meat to be labelled to indicate the method of slaughter, as such
- 2,699 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,242 - 291 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to create a law requiring all meat to have a label, such as a simple ‘RS’ (Religiously Slaughtered.) or 'NRS' (Not religiously slaughtered), that states whether it has been religiously slaughtered or not.
Change the law so all investors can vote their shares
- 1,344 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,289 - 39 added in the past 24hrs)
Change UK company law to ensure nominees, including investment platforms, are required to pass on voting rights and information to beneficial owners of shares or their advisers. This would allow investors or their advisers to vote their shares without obstacles or additional charges.
Implement an "HSE Owned Legal Register for Electricians"
- 1,769 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,147 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)
We want a register owned by the Health and Safety Executive, like the Gas Safe scheme. We think such a register would enforce standards and ensure only registered electricians can purchase and install electrical equipment. We think voluntary schemes like NICEIC and NAPIT lack any legal authority.
Improve statutory paternity leave in the UK to better support families.
- 1,782 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,945 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
1. Extend statutory paternity leave to a minimum of six weeks.
2. Increase statutory paternity pay to full income replacement.
3. Make it a legal requirement for employers to offer flexible arrangements to employees taking paternity leave (e.g. taking in chunks)
Ban holiday companies raising prices in school holidays.
- 1,755 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,772 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Put restrictions on holiday companies so that they are unable to raise prices of holidays so much during school holiday times.
Recognise Police Special Constables under s50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
- 1,049 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,471 - 36 added in the past 24hrs)
Special Constables are fully trained and warranted officers, who hold regular employment and on their days off join local police teams to be a visible presence, make arrests, deter crime and enhance safety – all without pay.
Increase the incentive for employers employing an apprentice to £2,000
- 1,101 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,346 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Raise the employer incentive for employing an apprentice to £2,000, as it stands the current £1000 incentive split over 365 days equates to just over £19 a week.
Make it illegal to sell, buy and use fireworks other than silent ones
- 1,015 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,019 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Change the law so that we can no longer buy non-silent fireworks, sell them or use them.