Introduce legislation to make it possible to renumerate emergency volunteers
- 13,793 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,856 - 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)Launch a review into airport terminal drop-off charges
- 7,311 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 7,457 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to a launch a review into UK airport drop-off fees which looks into giving the CAA powers to audit and cap all airport drop-off fees. The review should look into ways to abolish profit-making from forecourts, a 10-minute free grace period, and preventing cost manipulation.
Ban all e-bikes & electric scooters in public
- 4,806 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,892 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
Fully ban e-bikes and electric scooters in public, in order to prevent accidents and stop people from using them to commit crimes.
The Government must get the East West Rail Line passenger service running ASAP
- 3,589 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,632 - 2 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.
Increase HMRC Mileage Allowance to 70p per mile
- 3,478 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,491 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The 45p per mile mileage allowance has been static for fifteen years. Since April 2011, prices in the UK have increased by around 49.2% according to the Bank of England. We want the allowance to increase to 70p a mile.
Reinstate Post 16 transport for disabled young adults
- 3,311 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,330 - 1 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
- 1,581 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,606 - 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
- 1,255 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,339 - 2 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
- 1,084 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,139 - 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.
Government to review funding and regulations for Medical Fitness to drive
- 741 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 742 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Increase Grant Funding to Driving Mobility Centres to prevent further centre closures. Extend the responsibility to declare a medical condition to the DVLA to include any medical professional who confirms the diagnosis. Enhance control of the regulatory management of Driving Mobility Centres.