Stop Means Testing Pensioners and increase the State Pension
- 3,122 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,206 - 93 added in the past 24hrs)
We demand the government stop means testing pensioners, that we think is a degrading and humiliating practice. We also think the state pension should be increased.
We believe that for too long, our elderly have been portrayed by media as merely burdens on the NHS and the modern welfare state.
Ban non-stun slaughter in the UK
- 2,318 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,508 - 146 added in the past 24hrs)
In modern society, we believe more consideration needs to be given to animal welfare and how livestock is treated and culled.
We believe non-stun slaughter is barbaric and doesn't fit in with our culture and modern-day values and should be banned, as some EU nations have done.
Make GCSE exams free for home educated children under 18
- 2,272 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,083 - 769 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe all children, regardless of their educational setting, deserve equal opportunities to access higher education and employment. We think that charging fees for GCSE exams for home-educated children creates an unfair disparity, as their peers in state-funded schools have these costs covered.
Embed food, farming, and sustainability education into the national curriculum
- 2,585 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,655 - 102 added in the past 24hrs)
We are calling on the government to integrate comprehensive food, farming, and sustainability education into the national curriculum, making these subjects core to students’ learning from early years through secondary school.
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union
- 2,418 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,153 - 80 added in the past 24hrs)
Given that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry.
Update the dangerous dogs act to specifically protect horses
- 1,922 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,750 - 683 added in the past 24hrs)
Dog owners to face penalties proportionate to the incident if their dog causes a nuisance to, terrorises or attacks a horse when in public.
Introduce a leash law for dogs when in the presence of horses to reduce incidents and injuries for the horses, horse riders, dogs and wider public.
Change the law so those on life sentence for murder are not eligible for release
- 2,033 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,406 - 105 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the law changed so that for anyone who is found guilty of murder, including murder of a child, and is sentenced to life, it will be for their whole life with no chance of parole, rather than them being considered for release after a particular period.
Introduce a Long-Term Visit Visa for Parents of British Citizens and ILR Holders
- 3,946 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,163 - 65 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the UK Government to create a long-term visit visa for parents of British citizens & ILR holders. This visa would allow extended stays beyond the current six-month limit, with applicants providing proof of private health insurance or paying an NHS surcharge to mitigate public health costs.
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
- 2,212 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,689 - 77 added in the past 24hrs)
Carer's Allowance is currently £327.60 every 4 weeks for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours per week. Around £2.34 p/hour.
Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)
- 1,647 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,288 - 68 added in the past 24hrs)
We think patients prescribed 'CBPM' by a medical specialist should be allowed to maintain 3-6 flowering plants (with extra considerations for starting new seedlings).