Lower bowel cancer screening age to 30 & funding for investigation of symptoms
- 6,868 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,321 - 167 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to lower the bowel cancer screening age to 30, and provide funding to ensure all patients with symptoms of bowel cancer are fully and quickly investigated, regardless of age, to help prevent further loss of life due to delayed diagnosis.
Change the law, so that UK citizens can force an immediate General Election
- 20,462 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,656 - 144 added in the past 24hrs)
A vote of no confidence in the Government can only be called by parliament. We believe this leaves majority governments in an almost untouchable position. We think governments can break promises or make decisions that are destructive and the electorate can do nothing until the next election.
The Government responsed to this petition on 17th April 2025 (View Full Response)Strengthen the Animal Welfare Act 2006
- 17,219 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,279 - 25 added in the past 24hrs)
Amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to include the following policies:
-Registered Breeder Index
-Canine Competency Certificate
-Cruelty Policing Unit
-Harsher criminal penalties
Change the ‘grey belt’ definition in the National Planning Policy Framework
- 5,767 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 19,251 - 106 added in the past 24hrs)
We want an urgent change to the ‘grey belt’ definition in the NPPF. We think the grey belt glossary definition [which] could result in the loss of our countryside forever - vital for health and wellbeing, combatting climate change and supporting wildlife - needs revising.
Abandon DWP Pathways to Work Green Paper & create National Disability Strategy
- 9,314 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 18,819 - 74 added in the past 24hrs)
The DWP Green Paper Pathways to Work proposes what we think are devastating cuts to disability benefits. We think the Government must drop these proposals and instead begin a process of co-production with disabled peoples representative organisations to create a whole government disability strategy.
Review decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
- 17,484 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,587 - 33 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)Provide day 1 financial support to parents caring for a seriously ill child
- 16,936 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,545 - 31 added in the past 24hrs)
We are calling on the government to implement Hugh's law. We want the government to provide financial support to parents who have to press pause on their life to look after their sick child, from the day their child is diagnosed.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th February 2025 (View Full Response)Reduce the minimum retirement age for Prison Officers to 60
- 8,426 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,947 - 62 added in the past 24hrs)
Many prison officers are expected to work until they are 68, when their counterparts in the police and fire services are able to retire at 60. The retirement age for Prison Officers should be brought in line with other frontline services.
Put the dangers of methanol poisoning on the school curriculum
- 11,462 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,770 - 46 added in the past 24hrs)
Young people are dying needlessly of methanol poisoning, most recently in Laos, Turkey and Vietnam.
We think that children should be taught the dangers of consuming bootleg alcohol as part of the PSHE and/or Biology curriculum in school.
Make the Tour de France a Category A event so it is free-to-air
- 14,864 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,544 - 61 added in the past 24hrs)
Make the Tour de France a Category A event to ensure it remains free-to-air in the UK.
The Government responsed to this petition on 24th April 2025 (View Full Response)