Stop Means Testing Pensioners and increase the State Pension
- 1,495 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,270 - 28 added in the past 24hrs)
We demand the government stop means testing pensioners, that we think is a degrading and humiliating practice. We also think the state pension should be increased.
We believe that for too long, our elderly have been portrayed by media as merely burdens on the NHS and the modern welfare state.
Ban animal testing for human products and medicines
- 608 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 6,021 - 188 added in the past 24hrs)
We demand that the Government bans the use of animal testing/experiments for human medicines and products. This means that animal testing could not be used for new drugs, and other scientific methods would need to be used. We believe modern science can replace animal experiments.
Increase Carer's Allowance to equal minimum wage
- 1,036 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,972 - 30 added in the past 24hrs)
Carer's Allowance is currently £327.60 every 4 weeks for people who care for someone for at least 35 hours per week. Around £2.34 p/hour.
Change the law so those on life sentence for murder are not eligible for release
- 574 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 5,869 - 92 added in the past 24hrs)
I would like the law changed so that for anyone who is found guilty of murder, including murder of a child, and is sentenced to life, it will be for their whole life with no chance of parole, rather than them being considered for release after a particular period.
Recognise Palestine as a State and seek immediate ceasefire in Gaza
- 455 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 4,174 - 42 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.
Compensate people who have been harmed by sodium valproate
- 404 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,726 - 126 added in the past 24hrs)
There has been a campaign for justice for those harmed by the epilepsy drug sodium valproate since 2012, with over 2000 people seeking compensation and recognition of the damages caused by valproate in pregnancy.
Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European Union
- 874 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,554 - 16 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.
Make breaking a manifesto against the law and trigger a General Election
- 385 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,332 - 28 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the people of Britain should have the chance to re-elect when parties break their manifesto promises.
Require dating apps to ensure ID and DBS checks on users & ban violent offenders
- 503 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,065 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
I believe to better protect the public from offenders, the Government should legislate to require dating apps and websites to make it mandatory for users to undergo ID and DBS checks to open an account, and require them to implement permanent bans on users who have committed violent offences.
Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union
- 360 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,914 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the government to hold a referendum on whether the UK should Rejoin the European Union.