Prohibit the Use of Mobile Devices During Formal Parliamentary Proceedings
- 2,550 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,677 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the House of Commons to adopt rules to restrict MPs from using mobile phones and tablets during formal parliamentary proceedings. Clear guidance and appropriate sanctions should ensure compliance and maintain professional standards.
Hold MPs Accountable: By-Elections if They Lie or Mislead the Public 3 Times
- 518 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 639 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I want MPs held fully accountable for lying or misleading the public in any context - on social media, in interviews, speeches, or Parliament. Each lie could incur a fine, be logged in a public register, and if an MP accumulates three lies, a by-election could be triggered to protect democracy.
Require Property Management Companies to Publish Management Annual Accounts
- 210 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 240 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should require all property management companies responsible for issuing service charges in residential apartment complexes to publish annual management accounts within 12 months of each financial year end and publish them on a publicly accessible portal, similar to Companies House.
Require every serving MP to report their annual carbon footprint
- 54 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 64 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe while governments are saying they are committed to Net zero they should lead by reducing their carbon foot prints as an example to the nation. If you believe in net zero you should lead by example!
Require Members of Parliament to have min 15yrs work experience outside politics
- 46 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 56 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Ensure the elected representatives of the people have the relevant real world experience necessary to make more informed decisions.
Remove restrictions on Right to Buy in rural areas
- 16 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the Government to remove all restrictions that stop tenants in rural areas from using Right to Buy. This includes amending section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 to remove the ability to restrict Right to Buy in rural areas.
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)In 2016, the food subsidy in Parliament cost taxpayers around £3.7 million. This use of taxpayers’ money must stop and the funds diverted to public services where it is needed. MPs earn significant wages and citizens who themselves struggle to buy food should not be forced to help feed MPs as well.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th April 2018 (View Full Response)The UK Constitution is one of the few uncodified Constitutions in the world. Following a public consultation to hear their views, the Government should bring together all relevant laws and conventions into a single, codified Constitution.