Reform Carer’s Allowance rules so carers can earn more without losing support
- 3,356 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,397 - 16 added in the past 24hrs)
Many unpaid carers balance demanding caring responsibilities with the need to remain financially secure. We believe the current limit allowable for carers to earn is set way too low. It makes it difficult for carers to work, take on a second job, or rent out property to supplement their income.
Legislate to enforce timely payment of workplace pensions
- 3,332 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,339 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to legislate for timely payment of workplace pensions, including a guarantee of the first payment to be paid within 31 days of someone retiring. This period must commence on the agreed date of retirement, including the payment of lump sums.
Increase Statutory Paternity Leave to a minimum 12 weeks paid leave for fathers
- 2,208 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,694 - 21 added in the past 24hrs)
Amend employment law to extend Statutory Paternity Leave to at least 12 weeks for fathers, paid at a meaningful rate. This should be a protected entitlement separate from maternity leave and not dependent on Shared Parental Leave. with protection from workplace discrimination and financial penalty.
Improve maternity pay and financial support for working families
- 1,942 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,035 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to improve financial support for families by increasing statutory maternity pay to reflect living costs, reviewing Universal Credit income thresholds so working families are not excluded, and extending access to the Sure Start Maternity Grant or an equivalent payment.
Cap income used to calculate Child Maintenance to Minimum Wage over a 40hr week
- 1,423 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,955 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to introduce a fair and sustainable cap on the income figure used to calculate CMS payments. We propose that the maximum weekly income considered for CMS assessments be limited to the equivalent of the National Minimum Wage multiplied by a 40-hour working week.
Motability to maintain higher mileage options for disabled people
- 1,416 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,493 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Require Motability to maintain higher mileage options for disabled people who need to travel more than 30,000 miles in three years and not to proceed with the changes planned for 1 July. We believe these changes will risk restricting access to work, healthcare and essential independence.
Stop DWP powers to receive universal credit claimants bank account information
- 1,172 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,204 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the parliament to reconsider recent powers is has given DWP under universal credit to require banks to carry out certain checks linked to benefit eligibility for vulnerable people. I want them to consider rescinding these powers especially where they appear to be being used inappropriately.
Stop all state benefit payments to non-British citizens
- 587 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 679 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to cease all state benefit payments and support to people who are not British citizens.
Reduce child maintenance, exclude overtime & introduce no contact, no payment
- 376 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 523 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the government to review and reduce child maintenance rates, stop including overtime in calculations, and halt payments when contact is denied or contact does not exist, especially if there is a new parental figure.
Create and fund a national holiday and respite grant scheme for disabled adults
- 389 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 390 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Create and fund a national grant scheme so disabled adults on low incomes anywhere in the country can get accessible holidays and respite breaks. This should be funding for several short trips or one longer holiday (UK or abroad) and can pay for more than one support worker’s travel & accommodation.