Cap income used to calculate Child Maintenance to Minimum Wage over a 40hr week
- 1,653 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,663 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to introduce a fair and sustainable cap on the income figure used to calculate CMS payments. We propose that the maximum weekly income considered for CMS assessments be limited to the equivalent of the National Minimum Wage multiplied by a 40-hour working week.
Link tax threshold increases for pensioners to the triple lock for pensions
- 175 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 175 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We are concerned that the triple lock rise in UK State Pensions could pull those with a small pension into paying tax. We believe that if the triple lock was to rise by, for example, £400 above the tax threshold, that the tax threshold for pensioners should rise by £400.
Make students studying less than 35 hours a week eligible for carers allowance
- 164 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 164 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The DWP states that anybody in “full time” education, even if they only attend classes 2-3 days a week, is not eligible to receive carer's allowance. We believe this is unsustainable. Anyone attending classes for less than 35 hours a week (equivalent to a full-time job) should be eligible.
Stop the governments plan to cut the disability element of Universal credit.
- 129 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 129 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The government plan to cut the "Health Element" of Universal Credit (LCWRA) in half for new applicants. Claimants who already receive LWCRA will have their allowance increased from £423.27 to £429.80 a month. However, from April 6th 2026, new applicants will only receive £217.26 per month.
Review eligibility for one bedroom-rate LHA for those under 35 leaving prison
- 110 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 110 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe that the shared accommodation rate for Local Housing Allowance is too low and can create an immediate barrier to finding safe and stable accommodation for many people under 35 years old who are unlikely to qualify for the one bedroom-rate, especially those newly released from prison.
Reform statutory leave so all workers have enough paid leave to truly live
- 55 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 57 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the Government to reform statutory annual leave so that all workers:
Receive roughly the same number of paid holidays as school children (~13 weeks per year). Have flexible leave options for personal projects, mental health, and family commitments.
Review support for single parents to reduce poverty and costly childcare
- 48 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 49 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Parliament must address the growing pressures on single parents, who are often forced to work yet can struggle to afford childcare or basic needs. Limited support can risk child development and deepen poverty, highlighting the urgent need to review financial and childcare schemes and expand access.
Review and cap increases on Motability advance payments
- 39 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 39 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the Government to review and cap rising Advance Payments on Motability vehicles, ensure suitable vehicles remain affordable, and consider Universal Credit savings limits, to protect disabled people from being priced out of essential mobility.
Remove day 1 Statutory Sick Pay and revert back to 3 day qualification
- 31 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 32 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We feel this is a poorly conceived plan that is already getting abused from Day 1.
Every three years I have to fill a lengthy form for my sons DLA. With no changes and a life long condition it seems a pointless exercise! the first question should ask if they have had any changes if it’s a no then automatic renewal if it’s yes then fill in the changes instead of the whole form
The Government responsed to this petition on 25th April 2019 (View Full Response)