Parisian bed bugs are causing havoc, covering people in bites, and forcing them to chuck out clothing and bedding. It’s not just Paris - bed bugs are here, too. There’s a few reasons for the perceived rise in the critters, but one factor is local governments have been forced to slash pest control budgets under austerity cutbacks. We should all have local pest control teams to call if bed bugs burrow into our homes instead of spending hundreds of pounds on private fumigation. With bugs all over the news, it’s time to put this crisis at the Government’s doorstep so we can get local pest control teams back in our areas. The Chancellor and the PM aren’t expecting us to bug them to find solutions to the bed bug invasion. That’s why we need a huge petition demanding they release emergency funding for pest control across the UK and increase local government budgets so our councils can invest long-term in pest control and other issues.

The importance of the ability to remove a Member of Parliament (MP) or elected representative from office is rooted in several fundamental principles of democracy and good governance: Accountability: The ability to remove an MP ensures that elected officials remain accountable to the people they represent. It serves as a crucial check on their actions and conduct during their tenure in office. Representation: Elected officials are expected to represent the interests and values of their constituents. If an MP is not effectively fulfilling this role, the constituents should have a means to address the issue and seek a more suitable representative. Democratic Values: Democracy thrives on the principle of popular sovereignty, meaning that political power ultimately rests with the people. Allowing constituents to remove their elected representatives reinforces this foundational democratic concept. Ethical Conduct: Elected officials are held to certain ethical standards and codes of conduct. The ability to remove an MP in cases of unethical or unlawful behavior helps maintain the integrity of the political system. Trust in Government: When constituents perceive that their elected representatives are responsive, accountable, and act in their best interests, it fosters trust in the government and the democratic process itself. Preventing Abuse of Power: The threat of removal acts as a deterrent against abuses of power or corruption by elected officials. Knowing that they can be held accountable encourages MPs to act in a manner consistent with their constituents' expectations. Adaptation to Changing Circumstances: Circumstances may change over time, and the electorate's preferences may evolve. Allowing for the removal of MPs provides a mechanism to adapt to these changes and ensure that the representation remains current and relevant. Conflict Resolution: In situations where an MP's actions or statements create divisions or conflicts within the constituency, the possibility of removal can offer a peaceful and democratic means of resolving these disputes. In summary, the ability to remove an MP is an essential aspect of democratic governance that empowers citizens to hold their elected representatives accountable, safeguard democratic values, and ensure that those in office act in the best interests of the people they serve. It serves as a vital component of a functioning democracy and helps maintain public trust in the political system.

This is about improving your political representative's honesty, and strengthening representation for you in your area. One MP I know of represents a seaside constituency and regularly posts photos of themselves eating an Ice cream, having fish and chips, and walking on the beach, with comments about how much they love the area. The coast and tourism is vital to the constituency they represent however it is regularly dogged by sewage discharges after heavy rain that make the sea contaminated and unsafe for recreational use. In 2021 the same MP was given an opportunity to vote to reduce sewage discharges to the sea, however they voted against an opposition amendment to the Environment Bill to do so, even though other MP's rebelled on the issue and voted for the amendment. None of their social media following would have any idea that this is what happened. This is just one example to illustrate the issue, and I'm sure this will happen up and down the country.

Prince Andrew is reported to have launched a bid to win back his £3 million taxpayer funded security team with the backing of former Home Secretary Priti Patel. Andrew was stripped of police protection after paying millions to settle a civil sex assault case last year. The idea of spending £3 million during a cost of living crisis on royal outcast Prince Andrew is disgusting. This money should be used to help fund our NHS and schools, rather than on a Prince who had to step back from Royal duties in disgrace.

We are looking to the people of Coventry and West Midlands to show your support for this location to be recognised and celebrated. This first meeting was a special event in the history of, not just our city and local politics, but of a movement that is still building momentum as we seek to change the world for the better. It is 50 years since that first meeting of the Green Party - let's mark this occasion by seeing a plaque unveiled. Please sign our petition.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to spend millions of pounds of taxpayers' money on a Government advertising campaign to promote the Conservative Party’s “five priorities”. Civil servants are pushing back that the campaign is “too political”. There is pushback from those within Whitehall because Rishi Sunak’s plans clearly don’t fit within the guidelines. A huge petition right now will show Rishi Sunak that we agree with civil servants that taxpayer money should not be spent on adverts to promote him or his party.

Because I'm sickened to the back teeth of corrupt liars being rewarded for propping up the most shambolic, self serving government in living memory. Nominated by a lying charlatan who has no moral compass at all. Hardly someone to be trusted to bestow honors on anyone

This is the only way the people of this country can regain faith in a system that has become infested with lies, hypocrisy and greed. Since privatisation these companies have paid out £65 billion to shareholders while presiding over an industry that most countries would be ashamed of. The majority of people would, I believe, be surprised and angered to be told that sewage overspills amounted to nearly 1000 in total in a year. But no, how do you begin to process the information that these amount to an average of almost 1000 a day. I'm tempted to believe that no sewage is ever processed, it's simply dumped into our rivers and seas. And in this year of shame dividends to shareholders almost tripled from £540 million to £1.4 billion. So we come to this past week when we finally, after 34 years, get a mealy-mouthed apology from Ruth Kelly of Water UK, which represents these companies, at the same time announcing a £10 billion investment over the next 7 years. To be funded by the water companies? No. By you and I. I am asking the Labour and Liberal Democrat parties to do what I believe a huge number of people in this country want them to do, and commit to nationalising these companies and providing the new organisations with the funding to put right the incompetence and greed of the last 34 years.

We are repeatedly told that there is " no more money for..." The NHS Social Services Mental Health Services Schools Pensions and Welfare Benefits Libraries Youth Clubs Parks Swimming Pools ...and yet you can allow £4.5bn of our money to misappropriated and no-one is being held responsible?

We’re all tightening our purse strings because of the cost of living crisis. Except, it seems, our Prime Minister - who's flying about the place on private jets and helicopters. It's a slap in the face to people who are stuck dealing with failing public transport due to his government’s inaction, while “No 10 are unable to say when Mr Sunak last went on a train.” And now even his ministers are getting in on the action! Foreign Minister James Cleverly used a luxury jet for his tour of the Caribbean and Latin America to the tune of £348,000. Enough is enough. The Prime Minister's latest private helicopter trip - which was paid for by the taxpayer and would have only taken 1 hour and 15 minutes by train - is being called out by the press and the public because people are sick and tired of the hypocrisy. And James Cleverly is being criticised for using a luxury jet when cheaper options were available. It’s time for Rishi Sunak and his team to get their heads out of the clouds and face reality. A big petition will show just how strong the outrage is and could get him to drop these expensive, unnecessary flights that contribute to the climate crisis.

There is enough problems in this country with people being unable to navigate the cost of living crisis. A disgraced PM and MP should not be handed an award, especially when he does not show any respect for the Monarch he is supposed to serve. Boris Johnson is a proven liar. He has shown that he has no respect for anyone, not his wives, children, colleagues and especially not the UK public. What impression does it give to the UK population if a person of such low character is given an award for being such a disgrace? Is it not even more of a disgrace if that person has publicly demonstrated they lack respect for the Monarchy itself? How can they be considered for ennoblement when they lack enough respec for the King, they consider bowing to him as beneath their dignity. His wife curtsied to the King and Queen yet Boris Johnson barely nodded to the Queen and ignored the King entirely. What message would it provide to the UK public for such an act to be ignored in the face of anti monarchy sentiment. It would paint a picture that His Majesty's Government itself considers insults to the Monarch to be acceptable. Is that the message the Government wishes to present? Is the Government putting out the message that they accept the role of the Monarchy no longer has a place in the UK, so much so that they support insults from Government ministers to the King. Not in words but in lack of deeds. I believe that if the government were to have the footage of the coronation analysed, they would find that Boris Johnson did not voice the oath of allegiance either. Such is my faith in his lack of respect.

The current Housing crisis combined with the cost of living crisis, commodification, and privatisation, is making the vulnerable increasingly exposed, squeezing the middlemen for all they have and helping the rich get richer. Housing is a need not a commodity. RTB needs to be scrapped to ensure every resident in England has a high-quality, secure home. We need your help to protect the most vulnerable by ending England's housing crisis. The idea is that housing is a necessity, not a luxury and every resident should be able to access housing at a cost that does not impact on their quality of life. This requires the removal of the Right To Buy policy, following suit with Scotland and Wales. In England, less than 1.6 million council homes are left with upwards of 82 council areas in England having no local authority-owned social housing. Even if councils could build back council homes 1 for 1, the size, standards, and location would not be the same as the original home. Many homes sold under RTB end up in the private rented sector; est 40% in 2016. Therefore, RTB results in the loss of homes, loss of council revenue streams, higher private rents, and a higher benefit bill. Scrapping the RTB policy would allow local councils to build back their social housing stock, ensuring the most vulnerable resident have a quality roof over their head, private sector rents will decrease allowing first-time buyers to access accommodation and funding could be raised through the councils' restored revenue stream to better regulate the rented sector. We, therefore, call on the government to scrap the RTB bill!