Increase support for homeless veterans
- 125 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 135 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government increase support for homeless veterans, to ensure they are offered suitable housing and have access to support services, including for mental health.
Increase military spending to 4.2% of GDP
- 98 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 129 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Commit to increasing military spending. I think this will set an example to other member states of NATO and help us and them keep pace with any threats and engagements. Some nations outside NATO have increased their size, and we believe the UK Government should respond accordingly.
Create a Sikh regiment in the British army
- 109 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 116 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
Thousands of Sikhs fought for Britain in the world wars, with many men being awarded the Victoria cross for their bravery. The British army quite rightly recognizes Nepalese (Gurkhas) soldiers and we believe it is only right the sacrifice of the Sikhs is honoured by forming a Sikh regiment.
Seek to create a UK civilian army of 250,000 troops
- 49 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 99 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe our country must establish a fully trained and equipped volunteer civilian army to a scale whereby the UK can quickly mobilise 250,000+ combat-ready troops in the event of the outbreak of war with another country.
Increase the size of the British Army
- 59 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 72 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to increase the size of the British Army, reversing recent reductions in numbers. We are concerned that the threat of war is imminent.
Don’t decommission HMS Westminster, Argyll, Bulwark & Albion and more RN funding
- 25 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 49 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Media reports have said that these vessels may be axed from active service. We believe this must not happen and they should be maintained until there are sufficient replacements. It is also important that appropriate funds and personnel are allocated and maintained for the Royal Navy's (RN) upkeep.
Commit to no reduction in military medical personnel for 5 Years
- 19 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 31 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We petition for the UK Government to commit to no drop in personnel numbers below current levels for all military medical units. This includes the Army Medical Services, the RAF Medical Services and the Royal Navy Medical Services.
Do not prevent people joining the military reserves due to food allergies
- 24 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 30 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
In March 2021 the Government said there were 1,208 personnel who had a recorded food allergy, with 50 having a current prescription for an epinephrine autoinjector and had been deployed. With the labelling of food in ration packs personnel are able to avoid such foods that can cause these reactions.
Replace the Armed Forces Complaints process with an independent civilian body
- 16 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
The Armed Forces Service Complaints process is largely managed and staffed by serving Army, Navy or Airforce personnel which can hinder how effectively complaints can lead to challenging the rank structure. I think it needs to be replaced by an independent civilian body.
Donate Fighter Jets To Ukraine
- Final Signatures: 64
Following recent reports of apparent war crimes against Ukrainian Prisoner of Wars by Russian Soldiers, we want the Government to changes its stance on the donation of fighter jets to Ukraine. We want the Government to donate fighter jets to Ukraine, to help the nation defend itself.