A secretive US tech company called Palantir is embedding itself into our public services - including running a huge patient database for our NHS. Co-founded by a billionaire Trump donor, it provides tech to Trump’s ICE immigration agency and the Israeli military. But right now we’ve got a major chance to get their NHS deal scrapped - and kick start a domino effect that sees ALL their contracts ended. How? Ministers actually have the option to cancel the NHS deal early. But with these contracts flying under the radar, it’ll take all of us speaking up to make that happen. If you agree that our NHS and other public services shouldn’t be cutting deals with a private company that helps armies kill people, sign the petition now!

It is important to support this campaign to stop the failures before it goes any further. Remember how much over development in housing is still occurring, we cannot afford to lose any public services.

Southern Park is open to the public early in the morning and later in the afternoon, and many residents use it for walking and commuting during these hours. However, the park currently has no lighting, making visibility extremely poor. This lack of lighting creates safety concerns. In low visibility, people are at higher risk of accidents, such as tripping or falling, and there is also an increased fear of potential assaults or other unsafe situations. Many community members avoid using the park during these times simply because it does not feel safe. We are requesting the installation of adequate lighting throughout Southern Park so that residents can use it during early morning and late afternoon hours without fear. Proper lighting would significantly improve safety, accessibility, and overall community well-being.

Dartmoor Prison has been empty for over 18 months after toxic gas made it unsafe. Yet, with no prisoners inside, taxpayers are still forking out around £4 million every year in rent to Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall.  It gets worse. The cost for repairing the prison could be as much as £68 million, and we'll be expected to foot the bill. This is an unacceptable waste of public money while our prison system is overcrowded and underfunded.  That’s why we are calling on our future monarch, Prince William, to do the right thing: stop charging the taxpayer rent for this empty building and help fix the mess at Dartmoor. Doing so could save millions of pounds in public money, which could instead be invested in improving our prison system, supporting rehabilitation, and easing overcrowding.

Imagine waking up tomorrow and finding the UK government, your bank, or even our hospital systems suddenly offline. Not because of hackers, but because a foreign company, or a foreign leader decided to flip a switch. This isn’t science fiction. When President Trump wanted to punish the International Criminal Court, the US sanction regime forced Microsoft to block the court’s emails. That’s the reality of being dependent on foreign tech. This has happened in peacetime to an organisation, what happens if there is a war?  Other countries in Europe including Germany, France and Denmark are acting fast. They’re building “digital sovereignty” so critical systems can’t be controlled by outsiders. The UK is still sitting on the sidelines. What is the problem? The UK is dangerously reliant on a small number of foreign tech companies for critical digital infrastructure. These companies are mainly located in the US and include Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Palantir whose services are used across government and public services. But they also include companies based in Israel and China. MPs took action over Huawei’s collusion with the Chinese government but they need to do more to challenge the UK’s dependence on other foreign-controlled companies for the systems that underpin our democracy, economy, and national security. This has become even more urgent now that the US government is openly operating outside of international law.  Even “secure” systems are fragile when foreign powers can cut the plug. The solutions exist Open-source systems already exist, and Europe is investing billions to replace commercial software subject to US legal controls.  Using Open Source software does not stop governments from employing US companies, but it makes it possible to sever relations if necessary. This is good for competition, costs and sovereignty. The UK needs to: • Use open-source software that the UK can control. • Diversify suppliers – including more UK companies to help grow our economy.  • Make sure critical systems can’t be switched off by someone else. Take action now This isn’t just about technology. It’s about sovereignty, democracy, and safety. Join us and demand the UK government reclaim control of our critical systems. We can’t wait until it’s too late.

The UK once had a fast, dependable, reliable postage system, provided at a sensible price for the user, not the shambles it has become. We need to restore that level of service. The UK post office started in 1660 and became the envy of the world. Recently, the price of stamps has shot up and the delivery service seems to be dependent on which way the wind is blowing on a particular day of the week.  Even finding out if you are on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday delivery or a Tuesday, Thursday delivery appears to be a state secret. It's just an almighty mess and a system that can no longer be relied on. I myself received a letter detailing a hospital operation, 10 days after I was admitted for it! I can only imagine how devastating the new delivery timetable is for businesses who rely on it.  So can we do anything about it? YES! STOP USING FIRST CLASS POST. If everyone either used 2nd class or special delivery for really urgent mail, the post office would just have to deliver it all as it was posted and hopefully 6 days a week.  Sign up, spread the word, we don't need this outdated 2 tier price system which just doesn't work any more! MAKE 2ND CLASS THE ONLY CLASS!

The horrific mass stabbing attack left 11 people in hospital, but thanks to brave staff and passengers, lives were saved. Showing this kind of bravery in a nightmare scenario is incredible, and we’re calling for national honours to properly recognise these remarkable people. Sign the petition now to show how much we appreciate them and how grateful we are for their sacrifice.

The people of Glasgow deserve better. We must no longer accept the embarrassment associated with the condition of our city.

Numerous children have lost parents due to the interference of CMS, resulting in mental illness, murder, suicide, or emigration.  The harshness of CMS towards parents who are pursuing contact through the court system is unconscionable. How can such an event serve the best interests of the children? CMS does not always take the child's overall welfare into account by concentrating only on financial aid. We want an alternative that will focus on the general well being of the child by providing emotional support, and making sure that the non-monetary contributions of both parents—like caring and emotional support—are taken into consideration. 1.     Injustice and Financial Abuse – Numerous paying parents are subjected to exorbitant assessments that are based on inaccurate income data, arbitrary penalties, and a lack of consideration for their financial circumstances or contact with their children. Such abuse has resulted in homelessness, mental health crises, and even suicide in certain instances. 2.     CMS takes funds intended for children: For example every £100 of child maintenance, the CMS deducts £24 in fees, leaving only £76 for the child, because CMS levies a 20% charge on the paying parent and subtracts 4% from the money received by the receiving parent. 3.     Lack of Transparency and Accountability — The CMS is operated with minimal oversight. The CMS frequently disregards or postpones appeals and complaints, and its decisions lack transparency. The procedure is emotionally taxing and heavily bureaucratic. 4.     CMS weaponization: Certain parents use the CMS as a means of personal retribution or control, utilising its capabilities to incite conflict among co-parents rather than collaboration. Few safeguards are in place to prevent the fabrication of fraudulent claims or manipulation within the system. 5.     Failure to prioritise the child's best interests— Instead of promoting the well-being of children, the CMS frequently exacerbates parental conflict, discourages shared parenting, and imposes financial distress that negatively impacts the entire family. We therefore petition the UK Government to: • Eliminate the CMS in its current form and replace it with a fair, child-focused alternative that encourages mediation, shared parenting, and balanced financial responsibility.  • Conduct an independent public inquiry into the conduct, practices, and outcomes of the CMS.  • Implement clear safeguards to prevent misuse and ensure accurate assessments.  • Enhance transparency, appeal rights, and accountability within any future system.  • Child focus legislation: The DVLA has vehicle focus legislation in place, and the RSPCA has animal focus legislation in place, but there is no child focus legislation in place for both males and females.  Urgent and substantive reform is necessary to ensure the well-being of children and the rights of both parents. Credible sources:  committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/106915/pdf/ OPFS_Child_Maintenance_Report_1.pdf Child Maintenance - NAO report Independent review of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) response to domestic abuse - GOV.UK Child Maintenance Service: Government Response to the Committee’s Fourteenth Report of Session 2016–17 - Work and Pensions Committee - House of Commons

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.

Privatisation of water isn’t failing - it is the failure. The Government is mid-way through a major review of the water sector. But so far, it has refused to consider a potential solution that’s backed by 82% of the British public: public ownership. Instead of protecting private profits, we should prioritise clean, affordable, and democratically-controlled water for all. That's why Clive Lewis MP and Compass are calling on the Government to put public ownership back on the table. Water is a critical national resource. It is something on which all life and ecological health depends. It belongs to all of us. Water access and our water system are set to come under tremendous strain as the result of climate change. We refuse to stand by while water companies drain our pockets, all while failing to tackle rampant pollution or invest adequately in climate resilience. Let’s be clear: all these polluters are doing is lining their pockets. For decades, English water firms have let infrastructure collapse, poured raw sewage into our rivers, taken out billions in debt, and prioritised £85 billion in shareholder dividends over public need. The answers do not lie in failed regulators or tinkering. We must have the courage to change the rules - and put public ownership back on the table.

Your signature matters because every resident in every community deserves a reliable postal service. It is not until something significant is missed with severe consequences that it begins to matter more. Let us be proactive, and ensure this is mitigated with a simple joining together of this petition. Written communication is a beautiful but diminishing art - let us ensure it doesn't die out unnecessarily! This isn't about occasional delays - it's about a chronic failure that at worst severely disrupts lives. When you can't count on receiving important documents when it matters it can cause signficant stress. By signing this petition we are taking steps to ensure we, and those after us can experience a stress-free and happy visitation of family, friends and importantly, deliveres of post and parcels - including reducing stress for our busy posties and delivery drivers. *Note: Even attempting to input Upper Meadow or Equus Close into this Petition failed! We are not logged in the maps system, and this needs to change to ensure smooth flowing, stress-free operations of for all involved.