Thousands of servicemen were held as Far East prisoners of war from 1941-1945, caught up in a conflict that endured long after the celebrations for VE Day. The contribution of those who had the misfortune to be held as pows, many of whom did not survive, deserves to be remembered nationally.
The Government responsed to this petition on 10th July 2019 (View Full Response)I would like the UK to re-introduce the imperial weights and measure system.
- Final Signatures: 18
I would like the government to debate the proposal, with the aim of publishing a white paper to pave the way for a change to the law.
Make it illegal to sell rope to under 25s
- Final Signatures: 14
Just like the purchase or aerosol paints or sharp items age proof should be requested. It should be illegal to sell rope to anyone aged under 25.
Propose and back a global WTO carbon tax at COP 27
- Final Signatures: 19
One of the UK's aims at COP 27 to be the introduction of a global carbon tax through the WTO. The specifics of a carbon tax can be negotiated, but a global system to control carbon is essential for fighting the climate crisis, and the UK should be leading the drive towards this.
Require all hospitality venues clearly display current prices of all drinks
- Final Signatures: 14
Especially for youth, pubs, bars and nightclubs are a crucial part of the entertainment industry. Many nightclubs and bars adjust their prices throughout the night making it impossible to tell how much people are paying for drinks, meaning people pay for drinks which are often too expensive.
Require companies to report on Environment, Social and Governance factors
- Final Signatures: 18
The Government should amend Company Law to include provision for non-financial reporting by UK businesses, with mandatory reporting of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors.
Require gambling industry to implement a self-exclusion system for FOBTs
- Final Signatures: 19
The Government should require gambling venues to implement a robust self-exclusion system for their customers wanting to use Fixed-Odds-Betting-Terminals (FOBTs/slot machines).
To change employment law to require all businesses to reply to any advertised job application. Also to give a valid and reasonable reason for any rejections of application so the person applying to use this to better themselves. For any response to happen within 14 calendar days of the application
Change the qualifying time period for unfair dismissal from 2 years to 1 year
- Final Signatures: 17
I would like the Employment Rights Act 1996 Section 108 qualifying time period for unfair dismissal changed from 2 years to one year. This is due the increasing frequency of temporary workers. All tax payers should have legal protection whilst at work for the work they have done.
Ban rotating shift patterns and require 4 weeks' notice of zero hours rota
- Final Signatures: 20
Rotating days/nights or early/late shifts are detrimental for worker’s health and wellbeing. We believe the majority of shift workers would prefer a permanent shift but many are stuck in rotating arrangements. Also make it compulsory to publish rota for zero hours staff at least 4 weeks in advance