Implement "None of the above" on ballots in all United Kingdom elections #NOTAUK
- 1,307 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,362 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
I urge the UK Government to permanently adopt "None of the above" on all ballots starting with the next general election, to enhance democratic choice and allow voters to express dissatisfaction. If NOTA wins most votes, consider rerunning the election, possibly with initial candidates disqualified.
Scrap the House of Lords & replace it with an elected body of 200
- 206 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,119 - 23 added in the past 24hrs)
Some peers are appointed for achievements in their life, some are political appointments, and some are there in their role as Bishops. 90+ hereditary peers, they are there on the back of what an ancestor did many years ago.
Change Scotland Act to grant new powers for Independence Referendum Legislation
- 55 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,054 - 48 added in the past 24hrs)
We hereby petition the UK Parliament to grant the Scottish Parliament additional powers over its own constitutional matters, specifically enabling it to legislate for referendums on Scottish independence from the UK union without the express consent of the UK government.
Hold a referendum on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights
- 49 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 936 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We call upon the Government to hold a referendum on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). We believe the people should be given a say.
Abolish House of Lords
- 506 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 883 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We want to abolish the House of Lords to help increase democratic accountability.
Make bank holidays for St George's Day in England and St David's Day in Wales
- 394 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 792 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)
I think that these days should be bank holidays in England for St George's Day and Wales for St David's Day, to give children and workers the day off in order to socialise and celebrate these days.
Hold referendums on ending devolution in the UK
- 741 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 749 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We should have referendums on ending devolution in the UK, including shutting down devolved assemblies, removing elected Mayors and bringing powers back to central government.
Push for immediate, ambitious and binding targets at COP28
- 699 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 705 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to use its influence to secure agreement to: achieve massive reductions in fossil fuels in all sectors, keep to carbon budgets, reduce environmental pollution, secure healthy habitats, adapt housing to changing climate, cancel new oil and gas licences.
Appoint a Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work
- 665 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 692 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
On Thursday 7th December 2023, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, removed from post the Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work. A new Minister of State has not been appointed, although most of the responsibilities have been given to more junior minister at the Department.
Limit Mayoral positions to a maximum of two continuous terms
- 492 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 613 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Bring forward a Bill to limit all Mayoral positions to a maximum of two continuous terms.