Most popular petitions in UK in 2014
United Kingdom we do not agree with the proposed changes to the lunch break at gable hall school
this petition is against the proposed lunch time changes being implemented at gable hall secondary school. a trial is being held for the next two weeks and it has been confirmed it will be fully implemented in September after so called issues have been ironed out. The plan is to have a split lunch break with two houses taking lunch from 12.15 to 12.45 whilst the other two houses have their form time/assembly and then change over from 12.45 to 1.15. This is going to separate friends from each o
Created: 2014-06-10 Statistics
Better support for landlords
We previously had an incident at our pub where we refused to serve a number of customers after hours. One of these members then took it upon themselves to help themselves to a drink. Then come behind the bar and when asked to leave punched the landlady in the face breaking her nose. Her father also joined in with the abuse by throwing the pint which had been poured over the landlord shattering the glass and punching our son. Both parties have been let off with just a caution. If we had served af
Created: 2014-07-09 Statistics
Justice for Gaynor Fundira
We should all support Gaynor so that she is treated like any human being in the world. Everyone has a mental breakdown at one point but it does not mean that they can not live a normal life. She does not need to be sectioned for standing up for her rights. Gaynor allegedly found her husband cheating in their matrimonial home, if she was mentally disturbed she would have viciously attacked both her husband and the alleged mistress. Please sign this petition so that she is released back home and s
Created: 2014-06-03 Statistics
Denise and St George
A local cabbie in Newton Abbot Devon stands by her decision to display the English emblem sticker, and the words "Local Driver" on her licensed cab. The Teignbridge Licensing Officer says that if she continues to do so, they will refuse the issue of her next licence. Please show your support for Denise Said the cab driver in question,and her democratic right, by signing this petition.
Created: 2013-11-16 Statistics
We Challenge Labour Campaign
This petition is calling for Labour if they get elected in 2015 to repeal the Welfare Reform Act ! Ed Miliband says he will reverse the Bedroom Tax,NHS Privatisation,Work Capability Test,& Sack Atos Healthcare! To do this would take the repealing of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 by his party,so Ed are you going to do this? As a labour supporter all my life I say put your money where your mouth is? PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ATTACK ON THE LABOUR PARTY BUT IF HE WANTS TO PUT PEOPLE BACK IN PO
Created: 2014-02-23 Statistics
Stop Testing on Monkeys
I ask that the Regents immediately take action to stop the unethical and scientifically unnecessary use of nonhuman primates in experiments at University of California campuses and laboratories. Animal experimentation fails to hold the promise of new technologies, including nanotechnology, microfluidic methods, stem cell research and personalized medicine; or to yield the comprehensive results of well-established research protocols such as clinical and epidemiological studies. Ethically, animal
Created: 2013-09-12 Statistics
Stop halfway house @ plains farm
Please sing this petition to show how strongly we feel and to stop home housing building 1 Paton square plains farm sunderland sr3 1qw a half way house , apparently this is going to be for adults who have just come out of prison and could have been in for all different crimes . This estate is a residential estate and full of families and children , the square in which it is being built is full of children my mam lives here. . I think it's wrong we all won't feel safe and why should we pay rent
Created: 2014-08-08 Statistics
Refurbish Ringwoods Regal
We the undersigned ask the current owners of the dilapidated site, the New Forest District Council and Hampshire County Council to discuss the options available to bring back into use the Regal Cinema Ringwood. To be used by RMDS, Forest Forge and other live performance artists, both theatrical and musical and also for screening film. Being in Ringwood with car parking for over 300 within 100 yards and within the Town centre it is very accessible and would benefit the town, bringing much needed
Created: 2014-10-01 Statistics
PROTECT TUNSTALL COMMUNITY
We ask for your support in keeping our village school, which has been serving our community since 1846 We, the undersigned, want to keep the school, to educate local children, not to relocate it, nor expand it, and not to use grade 2 agricultural land to do so Please support our Community
Created: 2014-01-23 Statistics
Eddisbury Square parking charges in Frodsham
This is a petition to get rid of the Eddisbury Square parking permit in Frodsham it is totally out of order and lots of businesses and trade are being affected and something needs to be done and quickly. If you don't agree with the parking charges which are £100 then please sign this petition and state your views as to why you are unhappy with it.
Created: 2014-02-01 Statistics