I’m 16 years old. I look around the streets where I live and junk food is always in the spotlight. When I walk to school, get on the bus, wait at a station, or just spend time in the town centre, I am surrounded by adverts. It’s become the cultural wall paper, and it’s endangering the health of a generation. 1 in 3 children are leaving primary school at future risk of food related health problems, because of food that is being manufactured and heavily marketed by giant companies like McDonald’s. Later this month, the people in charge of McDonald's have their big once a year meeting. The Chief Executive and other bosses have to answer questions from the people that own the company, and I’m going to be there too - David taking on Goliath!  I will look them in the eye and ask them to stop advertising their junk food to children. Can I say I've got your backing too? We know holding big companies to account at these kinds of meetings can change how they do things - together we can force McDonald's to put their marketing might behind their healthy options instead. -- References: [1] New research has revealed companies are ramping up their marketing spend, increasing how much money they spend promoting their products by a staggering £426 million in the last year. See: www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/12/big-brands-send-out-barrage-of-junk-food-ads-before-obesity-rules-bite [2] More billboards: field research in 4 local authority areas found McDonald’s was the most frequent advertiser representing 31% of all food and drink adverts. See: https://cdn.bitebackmedia.com/media/documents/Bite_Back_Report_Fuel_Us_Dont_Fool_Us_Advertising.pdf [3] Targeting deprived areas: McDonald’s adverts were more likely to be found in the most deprived areas in each location – on average, across the four locations, the rate of McDonald’s adverts captured per km cycled was 9 times greater in the most deprived areas, compared to the least (1.08 ads/km to 0.12 ads/km). See: https://cdn.bitebackmedia.com/media/documents/Bite_Back_Report_Fuel_Us_Dont_Fool_Us_Advertising.pdf [4] See for example: https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/news/junk-food-ads-flood-children2019s-social-media-feeds-new-study-finds

At present the legal system in this country favours the wealthy and this effects the poorest and most vulnerable in society having a voice in the Justice System.

Millions of us still use cash – and we should all have the right to. But more and more places are going card-only, leaving people locked out.  Cash is a lifeline, especially for the most marginalised of us: older people, refugees, the homeless, and those escaping abuse. We didn’t choose to go cashless – big banks and card companies are pushing it. But our money system should work for people, not just for profit. The Government has already protected access to cash but now it’s time to protect our ability to use it. We need the Government to mandate cash acceptance right across the country so no matter what shop, supermarket, or pub you want to pay in, they have to accept the cash you give them. Add your name to #KeepCashAlive and share the petition today.

We feel it is a double outrage that those who have given their all to this country in taxes and raising children through their lives, have to pay a TV licence fee and are only exempt if they receive means-tested Pension Credit. When Pensions Credit has poverty traps where claimants only have to be one  penny over the means test threshold, and claimants get nothing. Meanwhile, BBC pundits and TV show host draw huge salaries that are funded by the poorest in people in our country.  This is immoral.  And part of an ever widening rich and poor divide in this country. The government have taken away winter fuel payments.  The BBC have been allowed to take away the free TV licence from the over 75's. The State pension is worth a miserly 27 of the national average wage.  Something has to be done to help our 12 million pensioners.  These people are our Grandparents.  

The Lie  AI and police tech don’t predict crime - they predict policing. These technologies are built on existing, flawed, police data. So communities who have historically been over policed are more likely to be identified as at ‘risk’ of future criminal behaviour. This leads to more racist policing and more surveillance, particularly for Black and racialised communities, lower income communities and migrant communities. Instead of making us safer, this tech leads to: • Over-policing • Unjust stop and searches • Harassment, handcuffing and use of force No matter what the police claim, AI-driven policing tools aren’t neutral. They don’t fix police racism - they automate it. The same flawed data operationalises these technologies, which are then used in our neighbourhoods, without transparency or consent. Right now, three-quarters of UK police forces are already using these harmful tools. If we don’t act, police use of these technologies will only reinforce racist policing and punish poverty. Why Act Now? We all want safe communities. But ‘crime predicting’ AI doesn’t prevent crime - it creates fear and undermines our fundamental right to be presumed innocent. It doesn’t have to be like this. The EU has recognised the harms of ‘crime predicting’ AI and has banned the use of AI for predictive policing. We want the UK government to take action and ban crime predicting AI and police tech.  This fight isn’t new. Communities have been resisting police abuse of technology for years - and winning. From the successful campaign to scrap the Met Police’s Gangs Matrix Database to ongoing efforts against automated racial profiling, we’ve seen the power of collective action. But now, it is time for us to take a stand for safety, not surveillance and ban police from using ‘crime predicting’ AI and police tech for good. Act now - sign the petition and make your voice heard! #SafetyNotSurveillance

The Great Oak of Muskham is in Muskham Park, North Muskham, Nottinghamshire, a designated Natural England Priority Habitat Deciduous Woodland. The Great Oak of Muskham is registered in the Woodland Trust's Ancient Tree Register. Its massive canopy covers around one-sixth of the entire canopy of this ancient parkland, which has also been covered by an Area Tree Preservation Order since 1975. We want to avoid this becoming another Whitewebbs Oak of Epping Forest disaster. Oak Trees are vitally important for the health of communities and wildlife and this one contains many bat species, as identified in professional ecological surveys by MCIEEM professionals, as well as our own citizen science detection.

The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he owns in the UK.  Donald Trump is a divisive individual who is busy breaking the global economy and promoting racist, homophobic, misogynistic, and transphobic messages around the world. He is ignoring national and international law, ruining people's lives, imprisoning people without due process, and bullying Ukraine. He should not be REWARDED by our country. 

Whitehills Primary is a well-established and vital part of our rural community. The proposed changes would increase travel times for young children, disrupt settled friendships, and place unnecessary strain on families. No alternative school has been clearly identified, and no adequate consultation has taken place with affected parents and guardians. We call on Aberdeenshire Council to immediately halt any rezoning plans and commit to a meaningful consultation with the community. Protect rural education. Keep our children at Whitehills Primary School.

Birdham Road is a vital route connecting Chichester to the villages of Birdham, West Wittering, and East Wittering. However, it currently lacks safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians. With the recent and proposed housing developments, the need for improved active travel infrastructure has become critical. Key Developments Increasing Local Traffic and Population: • Gladman Developments has received outline planning permission for up to 150 dwellings on land off Main Road, Birdham, including 30% affordable housing, a community park, and public open space . • Redrow’s Beechwood Manor offers a collection of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes in Birdham, contributing to the area’s residential growth . • Bell Lane Development proposes 73 new dwellings, a retail unit, and an employment building, further adding to the local population and traffic . • Whitestone Farm has outline planning consent for residential development on approximately 21.6 acres, indicating more housing on the horizon . These developments will significantly increase the number of residents and vehicles in the area, exacerbating existing traffic congestion and safety concerns on Birdham Road. Benefits of a Dedicated Cycle Lane: • Enhanced Safety: Protect cyclists and pedestrians from vehicular traffic, reducing accidents and fatalities. • Encourage Active Travel: Promote cycling and walking as viable, healthy alternatives to driving. • Reduce Traffic Congestion: Alleviate pressure on roads by providing alternative transportation options. • Environmental Impact: Lower carbon emissions by encouraging non-motorized transport. • Community Connectivity: Improve access to schools, shops, and community facilities for all residents. We urge West Sussex Highways and West Sussex County Council to act now by installing a safe, dedicated cycle lane on Birdham Road. This infrastructure is essential to accommodate the growing population and to promote a safer, healthier, and more sustainable community. Sign this petition to support the installation of a cycle lane on Birdham Road. Let’s make our roads safer for everyone.

Birmingham City Council is in financial meltdown – but instead of fixing its mistakes, it’s trying to balance the books on the backs of bin workers. These are the people who kept the city running when no one else would. And now the council wants to cut their pay by thousands of pounds a year? It's outrageous. The council claims it’s not that bad – but workers on the ground, backed by their union, know the truth. They’re striking because they’ve been pushed to the edge, and they’re not going down quietly. Now, we need to support them – before the damage to our streets, our public health, and our values gets any worse. Sign the petition and demand Birmingham City Council respect its workers and protect essential services.

From tooth decay to type-2 diabetes, excessive sugar is fuelling preventable diseases with a multi-billion-pound price tag to our NHS.  Voluntary action to try and encourage the food industry cut the dose has failed. So, we need mandatory policies that force them to do the right thing. To reformulate their food, to remove misleading claims in their ads and on their packaging, to stop them peddling junk food to infants in the face of government guidance.   The very same strategies that have been applied to tobacco need to be brought to bear on sugar. This isn’t about adding to the cost of living: It’s forcing the hand of Big Food.

Started by Clare Norcott – Parent, Advocate, and Member of The Disability Union My granddaughter Lily is autistic and non-verbal, and I know how hard it is to find support that truly understands our children. That’s why I’m devastated that Hampshire County Council is planning to shut down The Aviary Nursery in Eastleigh – the only nursery in our area with a dedicated SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) hub. The Aviary is more than a nursery. It’s a place where children with complex needs are not just accepted – they are celebrated. It’s where skilled staff provide tailored care, where parents feel seen and supported, and where children like mine have the chance to thrive. If the closure goes ahead, families will be forced to travel as far as Winchester to access equivalent services. That’s miles away – completely unmanageable for many families, especially those already stretched emotionally and financially. We’ve come too far to lose a place like this. Every child deserves access to the right care, close to home. Don’t let our children become casualties of cuts and convenience. Please sign and share this petition. Together, we can save The Aviary.