Review decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
- 13,239 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,747 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
The United Kingdom has agreed for Mauritius to have sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. I think this is strategically dangerous, and should be reviewed.
The Government responsed to this petition on 13th February 2025 (View Full Response)Remove all sanctions on Syria
- 2,957 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,295 - 2,227 added in the past 24hrs)
After over a decade of conflict, we believe the fall of the Assad regime has brought new hope for Syria. The Syrian people need the world’s support to heal and recover— we consider that lifting sanctions is a critical first step toward a brighter future.
Secure the release and return of British nationals arbitrarily detained in India
- 5,430 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,219 - 9 added in the past 24hrs)
There are British nationals being arbitrarily detained without conviction in Indian jails for many years, with many concerns about their treatment. We believe the UK Government must secure the release of all British nationals that are arbitrarily detained & return them to the UK.
Urgently fulfil humanitarian obligations to Gaza
- 3,177 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,208 - 408 added in the past 24hrs)
Act to ensure deliverer of fuel, food, aid, life saving services etc. We think this shouldn't be dependant/on condition of Israeli facilitation as the Knesset voted against UNWRA access to Gaza. We think if military delivery of aid, airdrops, peacekeepers etc, are needed, then all be considered.
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union
- 4,843 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,399 - 52 added in the past 24hrs)
Given that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry.
Recognise Palestine as a State and seek immediate ceasefire in Gaza
- 3,814 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,490 - 40 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe it is imperative the UK Government acknowledges the rights of all Palestinian people and seeks to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Their suffering must end; they deserve basic human rights. Palestinians should live without fear and make decisions about their future.
Referendum on the UK to be neutral on Ukraine and end all bilateral agreements
- 954 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,629 - 32 added in the past 24hrs)
We urge the Government to hold a national referendum on the UK being neutral in the war between Ukraine and Russia, and withdrawing from all bilateral agreements with Ukraine. We believe in peace and that the UK's involvement in foreign wars must end.
Stop all foreign aid
- 2,080 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,150 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the Government to stop all foreign aid. I believe the recent amount of £15 billion is unaffordable.
Only provide foreign aid for national disasters and emergencies
- 1,007 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,276 - 3 added in the past 24hrs)
We spend 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) on Foreign Aid a year. The Autumn Budget confirmed the UK would spend £13.3 billion in aid for 2024/25 and £13.7 billion in 2025/26.
Seek to rejoin the European Union Single Market and start discussions now
- 1,006 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,095 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the UK Government to start discussions with the European Union to seek to rejoin the EU Single Market and to make rejoining the EU Single Market a priority for the UK Government, and to set itself the aim of rejoining the Single Market within 12 months.