Launch investigation into health of UK veterans who served in the Gulf War
- 21 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 63 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to research and investigate the long term health conditions of soldiers who served in the Gulf War.
Exempt Armed Forces members & Veterans repaying Student Loans & create grants
- 8 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 62 - None added in the past 24hrs)
Exempt serving members and Veterans of HM Armed Forces from having to repay “Student Loans” (fee & maintenance components), no matter what degree (1st or 2nd undergraduate or postgraduate) they are taking. Create a grant system (for fees and maintenance payments) for serving members & Veteran’s.
Immediately increase defence spending to 4% GDP for 2yrs, then 3.5% GDP onwards
- 18 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 62 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
Immediately (in 30 days) increase defence spending to 4% GDP for 2yrs. Then 3.5% GDP onwards.
Allow people who require Epi-Pens to serve in the armed forces
- 12 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 61 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to allow individuals who require adrenaline auto-injectors due to severe allergies to be allowed to join the UK armed forces, provided they meet all other physical and mental health standards and can demonstrate effective management of their condition.
Increase Private pay in the army so it's not the same as the Recruits'
- 57 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 60 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Recruits who have not yet completed their training are receiving the same annual salary of £25,500 as fully trained Privates (including all equivalent ranks).
We think revised pay to increase Privates' pay, honouring their potential risk & experience should be seen to.
Increase defence spending in the UK to at least 4% of GDP, immediately
- 27 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 56 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK urgently needs to prepare for the possibility of war by increasing the size and capability of our armed forces, introduce conscription, defend our national infrastructure from air attack and build a civil defence capability.
Scrap the UK Armed Forces’ blanket ban on recruits with diabetes
- 32 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 51 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the government to end the blanket ban on recruiting individuals with diabetes into the Armed Forces. We think the policy should be updated to allow those who can manage their condition effectively to serve, especially in non-physically demanding roles like cyber security and intelligence.
Loosen nationality requirements for allied personnel to enter UK Armed Forces
- 15 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 48 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to allow citizens from the UK’s close allies to join the UK Armed Forces, as we think it could strengthen military capability, address recruitment shortages, and reinforce global partnerships. We believe it could also promote unity, shared values, and ensure a diverse force.
Require parliamentary supermajority for certain overseas military action & bases
- 10 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 46 - None added in the past 24hrs)
Prohibit UK military action in conflicts outside of Europe where NATO is not collectively engaged as an alliance unless: a) A direct threat to the UK is established, and b) A Parliamentary supermajority (e.g., two-thirds of MPs) votes in favour.
Subject the deployment of any non-UK nuclear weapons in the UK to a referendum
- 30 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 45 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to make any deployment of non-UK nuclear weapons, or other weapons of mass destruction, in the UK to be subject to the sovereign will of the British public by way of a referendum.