By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
- 1,392 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,653 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their elected official.
Introduce standing orders giving equal time at PMQs to opposition party leaders
- 85 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 374 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
We petition the House of Commons to introduce standing orders governing Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) to ensure that the number of questions allocated to party leaders are shared equally among the leaders of all recognised opposition parties in the House of Commons, including smaller parties.
Give people power to dismiss MPs – change the Recall of MPs Act
- 246 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 318 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We think Parliament needs to change the Recall of MPs Act 2015 so that voters can start a recall petition at any time initiating a by-election, without needing certain circumstances to be met.
Require councils to review social housing tenancies
- 51 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 214 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
People are being left without support, while some social housing tenants remain in subsidised homes despite earning high incomes or no longer meeting the need criteria.
Introduce compulsory voting for all eligible British citizens
- 41 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 190 - 12 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce a national system which requires all eligible British citizens to vote in UK elections. We believe this could ensure full participation, fair representation, and a stronger, more accountable democracy across the UK.
Ban councils from discharging housing duty if person refuses long distance offer
- 32 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 162 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Ban local councils from designating people as “intentionally homeless” and relieving themselves of their duty if someone refuses an offer of housing more than 90 minutes away. Councils should be able to make long distance offers, but such offers would not discharge their duty.
Legislate to allow recall of MPs found to have deliberately misled the public
- 136 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 160 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We think that if an independent body finds an MP has deliberately misled the public, their constituents should be able to trigger a binding recall vote. This could give voters the power to remove MPs who break their trust with the electorate, forcing a by-election.
Government to support the Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill
- 101 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 117 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to support the progression of the Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill, ensuring time for a Second Reading in the Commons. Even if a vote were to fail, this is an important issue and deserves open debate and a free vote in both Houses.
Ban the Use of Mobile Phones by Members of Parliament in the House of Commons
- 92 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 110 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Parliament to implement a clear & enforceable ban on the use of mobile phones during all official proceedings within the House of Commons. We believe this measure will restore focus, decorum, and accountability, ensuring MPs fulfil their duties with the seriousness and respect the role demands.
Require all MPs to be contactable by email
- 49 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 80 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Require all MPs to receive and reply to correspondence by email. People with low incomes may be unable to afford to contact an MP by post.