To: Peter Kyle, Secretary for Business and Trade
Stop the Deadly Tech Tsunami
You must close the loophole that lets Big Tech bosses profit by flooding the UK with dangerous goods. To protect our homes and families you must change the law so online marketplaces obey the same safety rules that apply to any other shop on our high streets.
Why is this important?
A battery fire every five hours. That’s how often UK fire brigades are now rushing into burning homes, fighting blazes sparked by cheap, unregulated electronics bought online.
Giant marketplaces like Amazon, AliExpress, and TikTok Shop are flooding our homes with dangerous goods. But thanks to an outdated legal loophole, they dodge all responsibility when someone gets hurt — claiming they are just "platforms", not actual shops.
Right now, the Government is rewriting the UK's product safety rules. It might not sound very exciting, but it's our best, once-in-a-generation chance to force these tech giants to take responsibility for the deadly goods they sell.
Let’s storm the official consultation with voices from across the country. Sign this petition to tell the Business Secretary to stop the tsunami of deadly goods.
