Reform e-petitions - referendum at 500k, no word limits, immediate publication
- 4,283 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,365 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
Implement a new parliamentary petitions process that:
- requires a referendum if 500k signatures are reached
- removes limits on the length of petitions
- publishes petitions immediately.
Introduce regular drug testing for MPs and ban alcohol in Parliament
- 3,777 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,793 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)
1. Drug Testing for all MPs: Implement regular drug testing to maintain integrity.
2. Complete Alcohol Ban on the premises: Ensure clear-headed decision-making. This should include closure of all bars.
Review how to make Parliamentary debates inclusive of communication difference
- 1,134 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,573 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the parliamentary authorities and Government, working with political parties, to consider how to make Parliamentary debates an inclusive environment for those who communicate differently by changing procedures and modelling behaviours where all members are treated with respect.
Require MPs to take an oath to tell the truth and answer questions directly
- 247 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 620 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
I want there to be a fundamental change in the nature of political debate in this country. I believe MPs should be required to take an oath to commit to telling the truth and answering questions directly.
Ensure all petitions that have 100k signatures or more are debated in Parliament
- 58 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 92 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
It states on this website that "At 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament" yet any petition that has garnered 100,000 signatures or more should DEFINITELY be debated in Parliament.
Ban all MPs from having second jobs
- 55 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 86 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We propose that the Government enact a prohibition on members of Parliament engaging in any secondary employment, encompassing directorships, consulting or advisory roles, and similar positions.
Require 'freezing' of non-physical assets of MPs while in office
- 19 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 39 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
This law will require all non-physical assets (for example: Stocks and Shares, Bank Accounts, Bonds, etc.) to be liquidated and kept in interest-free, government-monitored accounts. This law will only apply for the time that they are MP.
Compile and publish information on campaigning by MPs and successes of these
- 33 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 33 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I want Parliament to compile and publish information on what each MP has campaigned for on behalf of their constituents and a list of improvements to infrastructure successfully won following said campaigns.
Members of Parliament are elected into a position of power and trust. It is therefore imperative that Parliamentarians accurately review the information they are presented with and ensure, to the best of their ability, the information they present to the general public is truthful.
The Government responsed to this petition on 11th March 2019 (View Full Response)An MP is calling for the practice of saying prayers at the beginning of parliamentary business in the Commons to be abolished.
The Government responsed to this petition on 13th February 2019 (View Full Response)