Introduce Statutory Menstrual Leave for People with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis
- 69,153 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 74,729 - 78 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to introduce statutory paid menstrual leave of up to 3 days per month for people with conditions such as endometriosis and adenomyosis, following the model introduced in Portugal in 2025.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th August 2025 (View Full Response)Ban payment processors stopping services based on objections to legal content
- 12,744 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,216 - 33 added in the past 24hrs)
Government should legislate that payment processing companies may not place stipulations on use of their services regarding sales of otherwise legal content and, if they do so, must face legal penalties and must remunerate platforms and individuals for lost income until service is restored.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th October 2025 (View Full Response)Introduce product-specific safety regulations for tampons
- 4,266 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,954 - 43 added in the past 24hrs)
Call for tampons to be subject to product-specific safety regulations while retaining VAT-free status. These safety regulations should require ingredient labelling, rigorous safety testing, and post-market monitoring.
Transparency and Review of the free zones and ports impacts
- 8,108 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,584 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)
To ensure full transparency by releasing data on governance, funding, and operations of free zones. Plus a public review to assess impacts, such as job displacement and value for taxpayers money
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
- 2,142 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,948 - 44 added in the past 24hrs)
Ban the sale of fireworks to the general public to minimise the harm caused to vulnerable people and animals. Defenceless animals can die from the distress caused by fireworks.
I believe that permitting unregulated use of fireworks is an act of wide-scale cruelty to animals.
Overhaul and Enforce Reforms to Water Park Safety Regulations
- 2,265 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,276 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe comprehensive Emergency Plans, CCTV Operatives & lifeguards trained for underwater rescue should be mandatory and strictly enforced at all waterparks. We believe it should be with urgency that the relevant authorities pass this into law without delay.
Introduce measures to ensure fair pay for rideshare drivers
- 1,877 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,122 - 10 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.
Pass an act for tartan woven in the Highlands, similar to Harris Tweed Act 1993
- 1,381 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,535 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Create an act that legally recognises tartan cloth woven in the Highland region following the precedent set by the Harris Tweed Act 1993. A Highland-based authority could be established to manage the use of the act and it could be supported by with a newly formed working group.
Ban holiday companies from charging higher prices in the school holidays
- 1,182 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,447 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the government needs to ban holiday companies from charging higher prices for trips and flights during school holidays. We think it's shocking that nothing has already been done about this. Some families struggle to afford to take their children on holiday, especially abroad.
First aid kits a legal requirement for public use at public venues
- 1,053 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,109 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Make it a legal requirement for cafés, restaurants, and public venues to have an adequate first aid kit accessible for public emergencies and not only legally required for employee use. Currently it is ‘recommended’ a first aid kit is available for the public but it isn’t a requirement.