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Sack Douglas Ross MPThis man was elected by the people to do a job not a game people life's are at risk with this universal credit and a game more important to this MP27 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Gary Kelly
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Decent Internet for Cheshire's Rural Areas.At the moment on a really good day we get 5.00 Mbps, at the moment i get 1.00 Mbps. By 2013 they said they said they would upgrade our WiFi to fibre broadband (about 30.00 Mbps)(which is about 5X better than it is now) which they never did.9 of 100 SignaturesCreated by James Nelson
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Basic first aid to become part of the National CurriculumLives could be saved and injuries could be lessened if everyone was aware of even the most basic of first aid. From nose bleeds to broken bones, concussion to knife injury, if people knew the 1st steps, basic ‘what to do’ in a situation whilst waiting for paramedics, further injury or trauma could be minimised.14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Ali Edge
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Traffic Warden Patrol at peak times in Pavilion Drive for the safety of Darlinghurst Academy pupilsCurrently members of the public are parking illegally on the Yellow Keep Clear school road markings and the double yellow lines directly outside of Darlinghurst Academy and either side of the school. This also includes resident driveways. Through this inconsiderate parking it is causing a danger to all school children/Parents/carers who are trying to cross the road safely.113 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Marc Woodcock
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'Last Christmas' For Christmas Number 1 2017!Lets remember the iconic singer/songwriter and great man George Michael, who sadly passed Christmas 2016. 'Last Christmas' never made it to Number 1 in 1984, it would be a great honour to remember him by purchasing 'Last Christmas' again and placing it at the top spot for Christmas 2017 and for George. There have been many X Factor number 1's over the years but lets do this for a great man - George Michael. *THIS PETITION IS JUST FOR AWARENESS AND HAS NO INFLUENCE OVER THE OUTCOME WHATEVER*75 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Gem Craven
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BBC should rethink decision to cancel CrimewatchIn 1984 the programme Crimewatch UK was launched. This was an experiment, and no-one at the BBC had any idea if it would work. Would the public get involved? Would the police be willing to collaborate with the media? Would it really help to tackle crime? The programme was a great success, as proved by its longevity. The once a month show had various segments including reconstructions, photofits and in later years CCTV footage. It appealed for information about murders, rapes, violent crimes and theft in the main, but all types of crime were featured at some points. There was a school of thought that the show could make people more frightened by featuring such harrowing crimes, but Nick Ross was always there at the end of the show to remind us that these types of crimes were very rare and this gave birth to his 'Don't Have Nightmares' catchphrase which is still remembered today. It is impossible to quantify the positive impact that Crimewatch has had on our society. Inevitably, it is remembered for the appeals which helped solve some of Britain's highest profile crimes; the murders of Sarah Payne, James Bulger and Lin and Megan and Russell were all solved by viewers calling in to the show following reconstructions, and I know how thankful the families were for the help that Crimewatch provided. But it is with the lesser known cases that Crimewatch has made such a difference. Crimes of murder and rape which gained scant attention in the media but nonetheless had a devastating impact on the lives of those affected. Many of those cases would only feature in local newpapers and media, but Crimewatch gave them national exposure and many terrible crimes were solved, and dangerous criminals caught, by the monthly BBC broadcast. You have to wonder how much crime the programme helped deter too; how many criminals thought twice about committing a crime when they knew their face may end upon Crimewatch? Some say that in the age of social media and online news, this monthly crime show has ‘had its day’ and needs to ‘move with the times’. But I would argue it is more important now than ever. Social media is awash with fake stories of alleged crimes and missing people, which have proved to be false. The panic and misinformation that permeates social media channels following criminal acts can also cause more confusion and difficulty for authorities trying to solve crimes. Crimewatch is a flagship BBC show which viewers know can be trusted. The BBC has cited falling ratings as the reason for cancelling the show, but since 2010 it has only been shown 8 times or less per year, with viewers missing episodes due to the BBC’s sporadic scheduling of the programme. Indeed, an argument could be made that the fall in ratings has come about because of the BBC’s lack of support for the show, and the 2016 revamp merely exacerbated its decline by introducing gimmicks which distracted viewers from the important information being shared. The retention of ‘Crimewatch Roadshow’ is a sop that does little to mitigate the loss of the main show, as it a vastly different show aimed at a daytime audience. The BBC is a public broadcaster, and as such has a duty to provide a public service. The BBC has many critics, both of its output and its mode of funding, but few people could argue that Crimewatch is one of its great success stories that has done much to help the police tackle serious crime in this country over the last 30 years and more. We call upon the BBC to rethink its decision to cancel the programme, and instead to show its support to a public service programme that has done so much to bring about justice to the victims of crime in the U.K.15 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Paul Valente
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Pleural Plaques compensation in England and WalesI am Howard Bonnett. I act for and help asbestos disease victims throughout England and Wales. My petition is to ask the Lord Chancellor to bring legislation to reinstate the right for compensation for pleural plaques victims in England and Wales. Pleural plaques are a scarring of the lining of the lung. They are caused by asbestos. They are a marker that the body has reacted to asbestos. Victims of asbestos exposure can go on to develop pleural thickening, asbestosis or cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Compensation was available for pleural plaques from the 1980s through to 2007. Before 2007 those victims could get either full and final or a modest provisional damage settlement to ensure they preserved rights for future monies if they got worsening disease A House of Lords decision decided that pleural plaques were not an injury and should not attract compensation. They chose not to compensate what was described as “the worried well” The Scottish government reinstated rights for pleural plaques victims in 2009. In 2011 Northern Ireland followed suit. Compensation remains unavailable for victims in England and Wales. In the 10 years since the House of Lords decision many more thousands of asbestos pleural plaques victims have been diagnosed. None of them have any legal redress. So why ask for change now? The 2007 change in the law has had a massive affect on those affected. As the years pass the people able to help with claims reduces. In time former employers dissolve and records of employment and insurance disappear. Making claims get harder as time progresses. These many victims of asbestos disease continue to be deprived of justice. For all the more reason the right for pleural plaques victims to secure claims now, even on a modest provisional damage basis, is of great social importance. Depriving people of justice reflects poorly on us all as the Scottish and Northern Irish governments plainly saw. Victims of pleural plaques often know asbestos cancer victims. There is no expiry date for when asbestos can turn cancerous. My father was diagnosed with pleural thickening 20 years ago. He has suffered a pleural effusion this year. This was suspected to be mesothelioma. Fortunately tests have ruled this out – for now. Did the judges really think that this is one of “the worried well?”. Many thousands carry that same anxiety every day. Access to legal redress will not cure them or stop those risks. But it can give peace of mind and knowledge that financial provision can be made for the family. To help the many thousands of victims affected I ask the Lord Chancellor to start a process of legislation to give parity to those in England and Wales that victims in Scotland and Northern Ireland have enjoyed for years.88 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Howard Bonnett
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Save the Lydney and Dilke hospitals in the Forest of DeanPeople of the Forest of Dean originally helped to pay for these hospitals and their Friends organisations have supported them financially over the years.190 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Peter Stanway
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Save Heysham Swimming Pool.Cllr Margaret Pattison, Cllr Janice Hanson, Cllr Darren Clifford and Cllr David Whittaker are very concerned with living in a seaside area such as Morecambe and Heysham that children should have a local pool to learn to swim. The pool has 54.000 visitors a year with 16 schools using the pool for swimming lessons and groups helping people to keep fit and healthy, if closed this would effect the health and safety of the people in Morecambe.1,066 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Cllr Margaret Pattison.
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Referendum on the final terms on which the UK will leave the European UnionThe EU referendum represented a low point in post war UK democratic politics. Only now are problems coming to the fore that were not considered in the referendum and not debated at the time. Oeople did not know the consequences of them and Brexit impact reports are being unacceptably hidden from the people. This is unacceptable and we need a final decision when we know exactly what Brexit means and that means the full terms of an any deal.79 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Roman Haluszczak
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Name a Midland Metro tram after Jeff LynneI won't pretend that this will change the world or that it is anywhere near as worthy a cause as a great many. It will however brighten sometimes rainy Midlands days, put a smile on people's faces and would be a nice way to say 'thank you' to Jeff for such great music and all he's achieved over the years. It's a big birthday for Jeff this year, too, and what better gift to give!5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Amy Walker
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STOP ROYAL MAIL NOISE POLLUTION AT UNSOCIAL HOURS ON WYNNE ROAD, SW9The Royal mail depot on Wynne Road, SW9 operates until midnight, and starts at 4am. New flats have been built opposite (completed April 2017) and sold to young Londoners on the HTB scheme, the land was sold by Lambeth council itself. Residents are now being woken up daily due to the noise made by loading and unloading during these unsocial hours. The engines are kept running, trolleys rattled on the road, reverse beeping from the vehicles can be heard, as well as loud loading noises. Royal Mail refuses to use their car park at the back of the building and instead use the loading bay at the front of their building, and double yellow marked areas directly outside the flats.85 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Isabelle Burn
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