Return Royal Mail to public ownership
- 3,524 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,934 - 2,729 added in the past 24hrs)
We are concerned that Royal Mail has made profits for years while having repeated industrial disputes with loyal postal workers. Letter delivery has failed time and again. We believe privatisation has clearly failed — the Government should restore Royal Mail to public ownership
Allow mortgage interest to be deducted when calculating taxable rental income.
- 4,633 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,789 - 109 added in the past 24hrs)
Allow mortgage interest to be treated as a deductible business expense when calculating taxable rental income, in line with standard UK business taxation principles and generally accepted accounting practice, helping support stable rental supply and avoid upward pressure on rents.
Require DBS Checks for Tattoo Artists in England
- 8,645 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 8,894 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the government to introduce mandatory DBS checks for all licensed tattoo artists in England. Wales has shown this approach works. DBS checks will prevent those with violent or sexual criminal histories from working with clients, protecting public safety and ensuring trust in the industry.
Protect the Function of the Architect in UK Law
- 3,639 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,977 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Protect the function of architects under UK law, not only the title. Review legislation and procurement to ensure that work affecting building safety, design quality, and regulatory compliance must be carried out or overseen by appropriately qualified and regulated architects.
Introduce a higher, sector-specific Minimum Wage for HGV Drivers (C, C+E).
- 3,068 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,384 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
While the National Living Wage has increased, "middle wages" for HGV drivers have stagnated. We call on the Government to conduct a review into HGV driver pay. The goal is to restore the shortened pay gap between HGV roles and the National Living Wage.
Ban banks from denying service to sex workers because of their work
- 1,503 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,773 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)
Many sex workers are being denied banking services, including account closures and mortgage refusals, because their lawful work is labelled “high risk". Other sectors considered "high risk", such as gambling, have managed to negotiate terms for banking. Why should the sex industry be any different?
Require online marketplaces to verify UK hallmark compliance
- 285 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,669 - 17 added in the past 24hrs)
Require online marketplaces to verify that sellers offering precious metal jewellery to UK consumers hold a valid UK Assay Office registration or proof of UK hallmarking compliance before permitting listings describing items as gold, silver, platinum or palladium.
Require bars/pubs to have CCTV covering areas surrounding toilets
- 1,311 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,325 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe it should be a requirement for CCTV to cover all areas of the venue. This includes stairwells/corridors leading up to toilet facilities to monitor the safety of customers.
Require all think tanks to disclose their donors, funding, and media spending
- 1,089 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,206 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Research bodies and representation of specialist interests is important when making policy. However, think tanks go beyond merely brainstorming ideas and presenting data and arguments. They can push stories and PR to media outlets to influence the public before policy is made.
Make Carbohydrate Labelling Mandatory in all Restaurants and food establishments
- 400 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,022 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
Please consider advocating for legislation that makes the display of carbohydrate content compulsory for restaurant meals, in the same way that calorie labelling is currently mandated. This practical change would make eating out safer and more inclusive for thousands of people across the country.