Introduce legislation to make it possible to renumerate emergency volunteers
- 13,815 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,821 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
In our view, following the Groom vs Maritime and Coastguard Agency case, the Government needs to recognise the essential role volunteers play in the emergency service sector by introducing legislation allowing organisations to remunerate emergency volunteers whilst preserving its volunteer status.
The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd August 2026 (View Full Response)The Government must get the East West Rail Line passenger service running ASAP
- 3,610 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,616 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The East West Rail Line was due to open last December for passenger services. It’s still not running. The Government needs to break the deadlock between Chiltern Railways and unions. There needs to be effective negotiation to resolve differences and find a solution. Services need to run urgently.
Reinstate Post 16 transport for disabled young adults
- 3,365 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,368 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Reinstate Post 16 transport for disabled young adults. Personal Transport Budgets do not work for all families.
Do not implement Age-Based Eye Testing for Drivers Over 70 Years of Age
- 1,607 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,607 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Withdraw proposals for mandatory eye or health tests applying only to drivers aged 70+. Some older drivers already renew licences more frequently and self-declare medical conditions, while some reports show that people aged 70+ are among the safest drivers on the road.
Ban international licence holders from driving if they fail UK driving test
- 1,313 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,320 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Pass a law where if international licence holders fail their UK driving test, they will be banned from continuing to drive in the UK unaccompanied as we believe they have no demonstrated competence.
Cap airport drop-off and pick-up fees at £5 across UK airports
- 1,149 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,164 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce legislation to cap airport drop-off and pick-up charges at £5 across all UK airports and prevent any further increases. The Government should regulate these charges to ensure they remain fair and reasonable for passengers, drivers and transport providers.
Increase the tax free overnight allowance for HGV and PCV drivers to £50
- 1,145 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,153 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the government to increase the overnight allowance for nights away from home creature comforts. This allowance has not increased since 2014 and even if it matched inflation would now be £45.
Introduce a mandatory 15-minute grace period in all car parks
- 615 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 622 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should require all council and private car parks to adopt a single, mandatory grace period of 15 minutes. This rule should replace all existing “grace” and “consideration” periods to create one clear, universal standard.
Allow Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) to be charged on a pro-rata daily basis
- 370 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 371 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Change Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rules so tax is calculated and refunded on a pro-rata daily basis rather than by full calendar month, including when vehicles are sold or taken off a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN), so motorists pay only for the days they own and use a vehicle.
Legislate to allow additional vehicle lighting for Community First Responders
- 294 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 307 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Legislate to allow volunteer ambulance community responders in trust approved & marked vehicles to use additional lighting ONLY to make progress to category 1 (highest priority) emergency calls. They are volunteers who support their local community by attending medical emergencies.