Make separated parents eligible for the Bereavement Support Payment
- Final Signatures: 16
If one parent dies, the surviving parent is NOT currently eligible for the Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) unless they were married, in a civil partnership or living together as if they were married. The BSP should be extended to the separated, surviving parent.
Increase the Universal Credit Childcare Assessment Period Reimbursement from 3 months to 5 months to fall in line with Afterschool Clubs. Some school open this spaces for an entire school term, for example they open the afterschool clubs in July for the entire September - December School Term.
No stamp duty for first and second-time buyers
- Final Signatures: 16
I believe that stamp duty poses a significant obstacle for many, particularly the younger generation, hindering their ability to purchase homes.
There is currently no law against strangers taking photos of children who are on private property. We think this is wrong. Make it illegal to take photos of children without consent on private property.
Expand eligibility criteria for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to include those in Shared Ownership (SO) and Social Housing (SH).
Require upkeep and development of demolition sites
- Final Signatures: 17
I would like the Government to pass a new law in England whereby an owner of a site where a building has been demolished must maintain the land to a reasonable standard, and develop this in a reasonable time frame.
We would like the Government to require landlords and letting agents to offer video viewings for disabled people. Currently there is no specific law in place for this adjustment to be provided and this can mean disabled people spend a lot of money, time and resources trying to view places.
Allow people to retain and make new claims for Child Tax Credits
- Final Signatures: 18
We want the Government to allow people to retain existing entitlements to Child Tax Credits, and make new claims for Child Tax Credits, rather than having to claim Universal Credit.
Make both parents eligible for housing costs for bedrooms for children
- Final Signatures: 17
Currently, benefits only cover one-bed accommodation costs for parents who don't receive Child Benefit for their child, which hinders their ability to provide equal care for their children. Both parents should be given the same support to provide appropriate accommodation for their children.
Give state pensioners a choice whether to be paid four-weekly or monthly
- Final Signatures: 28
Give pensioners a once-only option to have their state pension paid monthly rather than four-weekly