Reform e-petitions - referendum at 500k, no word limits, immediate publication
- 4,363 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,400 - 6 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.
Review how to make Parliamentary debates inclusive of communication difference
- 1,166 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,575 - 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
- 253 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 351 - 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.
Ban all MPs from having second jobs
- 58 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 101 - 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.
Ensure all petitions that have 100k signatures or more are debated in Parliament
- 61 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 91 - 2 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.
Require 'freezing' of non-physical assets of MPs while in office
- 20 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.
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)Require MP register all income/gifts/donations etc publicly
- Final Signatures: 54
All MPs should be required to show the public where they receive any and all forms of income/gifts/donations etc publicly. Current requirements to register financial interests do not require that all income/gifts/donations etc be registered. We want this to change.