Ban the sale of Golliwog Dolls
- Final Signatures: 173
I cannot believe that in 2021 it is still legal to sell a Golliwog Doll.
Reform legislation that allows plastics to go undeclared on textile labels
- Final Signatures: 43
The Government should require the full disclosure of all fossil fuel derived plastics in textiles and clothing.
Weddings take months and even years of intricate planning. Myself and many others believe the maximum number of guests authorised at wedding ceremonies should be increased. The number of guests permitted at weddings should be calculated according to venue capacity.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 9th November 2020
The Government responsed to this petition on 11th September 2020 (View Full Response)Require all products clearly labelled with Animal Testing where appropriate
- Final Signatures: 43
All companies should clearly display on the front of their packaging if Animal Testing has taken place in the production of their products. This should be displayed as a clear universal symbol to prevent confusion and enable consumers to make a more informed decision on all product item purchases.
The 2019 IPCC report 'Climate Change and Land' notes that a shift towards a plant-based diet can offer significant benefits in mitigating climate change. We are asking the UK Government as hosts of the Conference to show their commitment to the conference aims by making the food offered plant-based.
Regulate the courier service industry with penalties for undelivered parcels
- Final Signatures: 876
Regulate the industry so the courier companies are held to account for this high loss/damaged/theft of parcels we are seeing.
Allow employees to claim unfair dismissal after probation
- Final Signatures: 30
Employees who have been dismissed can only claim for unfair dismissal if they have been in their role continuously for two years or more (except for automatically unfair reasons).
Make mental health training mandatory in all workplaces
- Final Signatures: 60
Make it mandatory for companies to provide mental health training to all employees. This should cover how mental health problems can affect their health and ability to work, and who and where they can turn to when they need help or more information.
Ban estate agents and rental websites from charging fees to view properties
- Final Signatures: 41
The government should be taking action to help renters deal with the housing crisis. One way in which they could do this is by making it illegal for estate agents and rental/ flat sharing websites to charge prospective tenants to guarantee a viewing of a property they are interested in.
Increase the amount of maternity and paternity paid leave
- Final Signatures: 60
Change paternity and maternity leave so both parents are given 480 days of leave per child, and 390 of these days are paid at a rate of 80% of their salary up to a capped limited of £100 a day.