Raise the maximum weight limit for Light Goods Vehicles to 3750kg.
- 134 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 298 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We would like the Government to increase the maximum weight of Light Goods Vehicles from 3500kg to 3750kg, as we think the regulations around weight limits were set decades ago, vehicles produced nowadays are safer and average curb weights have increased.
Ban the importation of animal fur into the UK
- Final Signatures: 11,431
The UK government has already limited the importation of animal fur into the UK by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91, however certain animal fur can still be imported, some from countries with poor animal welfare rights. The government should ban the importation of ALL animal fur into the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 21st January 2019 (View Full Response)Seek to agree with the EU and constituent governments bilateral exemption of goods purchased online, whether through platforms such as Amazon or direct from the retailer’s website, from all additional charges levied since we left the single market on 1st January 2021, such as VAT and import duties.
Urge the South Korean Government to end the brutal dog meat trade
- Final Signatures: 51
Given the latest revelation from the South Korean President that he "suggests" the ban of dog and cat meat consumption. Our Government should use this opportunity to once again discuss and urge them to do so.
Change the law on 1999 ruling of monovision for HGV drivers
- Final Signatures: 227
Allow people with monovision to take an eye test to keep their HGV.
The law has changed so many times in the last 5 years. And also vehicle have changed so much in the last 5 years. Lane assisted, crash avoidance, and now the testing of driverless vehicles.
Any future free trade deals must include freedom of movement of people
- Final Signatures: 41
Pass a binding law that compels all future trade deals with trading partners to include the free movement of people - the freedom to live, work, and travel in either territory with no more restrictions than we have within the UK as UK citizens.
We support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. Allowing diamonds from companies that are partly of fully owned by the Russian Federation to be imported and sold in the UK goes against what the country stands for. I want the Government to ban trade of such diamonds.
Stop Mil Export Licences to Azerbaijan and Armenia until peace declared.
- Final Signatures: 45
The U.K. is a major exporter of military technology. There is a risk that U.K. exports to non partner countries will be used in crimes against humanity. I propose the U.K. freezes the export of military materiel to Azerbaijan and Armenia for 12 months
In line with the suspension of future sales of tear gas and other crowd control equipment to Hong Kong, a decision made by the current Government, can the Government commit to the same course of action in light of the current situation in America.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th July 2020 (View Full Response)Ban Fur Imports from China
- Final Signatures: 71
It has become clear that an unacceptable number of fur farms in China are abusing animals in horrific ways. Videos and photos show these animals being stabbed and even electrocuted- all for their fur. The Government needs to take action on this immediately by banning fur imports from China.