Reverse Cadet Forces Funding Cuts by Min of Defence and the Dept of Education.
- 16,115 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,740 - 90 added in the past 24hrs)
The govt have recently halved funding to State School Cadet units and Cadet Force Adult Volunteer Allowances. This is leading to reductions in activities and we think having a highly destructive impact on young people across the UK. We think this particularly impacts those from poorest backgrounds.
The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd January 2025 (View Full Response)Deploy the Royal Navy to help stop illegal immigrants entering the UK
- 490 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 1,443 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We think that UK national security is the number one job of the UK government. We would like the Government to deploy the Royal Navy to help stop illegal immigrants entering the UK.
Increase defence spending to a minimum of 3% of GDP with immediate effect.
- 52 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 189 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We think we must bolster defence given the Russia Ukraine war. We believe that we mustn't think that when the war ends things will go back to how they were before. We think we will need to revert to previous levels of spending, for example in the mid 80's we spent 5% of GDP on defence!
Offer injured veterans housing in surplus military accommodation
- 65 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 168 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to protect injured veterans by providing housing for them in surplus military accommodation.
Increase the Army Cadet Force Budget to £50 million
- 40 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 154 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the UK Government to reverse spending cuts to the Army Cadet Force (ACF) by increasing their budget to £50 million.
Stop sending military aid to Ukraine
- 42 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 149 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
The Government should cancel all Military aid to Ukraine as we believe it is a waste of Economic resources. We think we could instead spend any money saved on our military to help ensure our children's future.
Hold a statutory public inquiry into historical abuse of LGBT service personnel
- 56 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 144 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)
The Independent Review into the experiences of LGBT service personnel serving between 1967 and 2000 quoted many LGBT veterans saying they had experienced abuse. We believe a public inquiry is needed, to address public concern regarding this.
Gift retired helicopters and a support package to Ukraine
- 36 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 136 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
The Ministry of Defence decided to retire some helicopters in 2025. Although old, I think these helicopters still represent a formidable capability. If Ukraine could use them, I think they should have them and a support package free of charge.
Take action to prevent UK supplied missiles being fired into Russia
- 37 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 123 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
It has been reported that Ukraine have fired UK-supplied missiles into Russia. We call on the Government to take action to prevent UK supplied missiles being used in this way. We believe this will help avoid escalating the conflict and pulling the UK directly into the conflict.
Increase Private pay in the army so it's not the same as the Recruits'
- 50 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 86 - 2 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.