Ban foreign media ownership, enact a social media levy & new regulatory reform
- 24,141 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 28,802 - 298 added in the past 24hrs)
Pass law to ban foreign & offshore ownership of UK media, enact a social-media levy to distribute media ownership across society & fund independent, local & cooperative-owned media. We believe democracy is failing as the media & political power are owned by a tiny rich elite.
The Government responsed to this petition on 26th May 2026 (View Full Response)Ratify the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention 1989 (ILO Convention 169)
- 10,079 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,121 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the Government to ratify ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples and consider whether it would be appropriate to formally recognise the English, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish, and Manx as the indigenous peoples of Great Britain and its isles.
Repeal the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office Act 1996
- 4,808 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,260 - 20 added in the past 24hrs)
Pass legislation to close the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in light of the lack of autonomy Hong Kong now has from Beijing, by introducing legislation to repeal the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office Act 1996 through, for example, a Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Revocation) Act 2026.
Withdraw involvement in war on Iran and seek diplomatic resolution
- 2,560 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,651 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the UK government to publicly declare non-support for any US/Israel military action against Iran. Use diplomatic channels to urge restraint from both governments. Withdraw any military or intelligence support to the conflict and urge peaceful solutions.
Enact military, diplomatic & economic sanctions on Israel for attacks on Lebanon
- 2,029 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,115 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
The UK Government should enact military, diplomatic and economic sanctions against Israel unless they stop their attacks on Lebanon, end their invasion, and withdraw from Lebanese territory. We believe Israel should also pay compensation for the destruction of civilian infrastructure.
Review FCDO procedures for supporting investigations into British deaths abroad
- 1,845 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,890 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe the UK government should take a more active role in ensuring that deaths of British nationals abroad are properly examined.
Call a public inquiry into any foreign influence on UK politics & democracy
- 1,804 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,834 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
It’s clear that we have numerous issues with covert foreign interests attempting to influence British political parties. In order to ensure British democracy is preserved by the next election, we believe we should understand how embedded foreign interests are in British politics.
Use frozen Russian assets now to fund urgent aid and reconstruction in Ukraine
- 427 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 433 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Ukrainians are enduring prolonged power outages lasting days. We ask the Government to use frozen Russian assets to fund provision of immediate humanitarian relief, support reconstruction, and ensure responsibility for the damage lies with the state that caused it.
Publicly urge the US Government to end its oil & economic embargo against Cuba
- 388 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 409 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the UK Government to publicly call for the end to the US’ economic embargo and measures preventing oil from reaching Cuba, and to raise this through diplomatic channels, including the United Nations and the UK–Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement.
Lift Sanctions on Iran and Restore Trade Relations
- 185 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 222 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the UK Government to lift sanctions on Iran, work with international partners, including the European Union, to reverse the snapback of JCPOA-related measures, return to the nuclear deal, and restore lawful trade and economic relations with Iran.