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Stop the deportation of whistleblower Kweku AdoboliKweku Adoboli moved to the UK 26 years ago, at the age of 12, and has lived here ever since. The Home Office is aggressively trying to deport him to Ghana, away from the country he calls home and his closest friends. Kweku is now facing imminent removal from the UK after his submission of a Judicial Review of the Home Office’s treatment of his case was expedited at their request. Permission to apply for the Judicial Review was denied this week. Kweku urgently needs your help. In 2011, Kweku accepted responsibility for a large trading loss at Swiss Investment Bank UBS. Whilst he was cleared of the majority of charges against him, it was clear his actions had nothing to do with trying to achieve personal financial gain. He served his sentence as a model prisoner and for the last three years has been doing outstanding work of benefit both to industry and community. Convicted of a finance offence, posing no threat to his society, Kweku faces the draconian double punishment of being deported from the UK. The consequences of his removal to Ghana are severe and will include a potential lifetime ban on travelling not just back to the UK, but to Europe, North America and many other countries. Given the frequency of organisational scandals in recent years, Kweku's story offers a powerful and relevant living case study. Through his work, Kweku is challenging senior leaders and organisations to go beyond stereotypes of 'bad apples' to consider how context and environment shape decision making. Kweku is in a unique position to do this but is being prevented from doing so by the Home Office. Genuinely thoughtful, honest and open conversations about difficult issues are crucial to public life. Unfortunately, very few people are willing or able to do this. It is important not to deport Kweku not just for the fact that he is more British than foreign, but because his work is of value to the public interest.74,983 of 75,000 SignaturesCreated by Scott Rogers
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Support Kirby Misperton Protection CampThe Kirby Misperton Protection Camp (KMPC) has been invaluable in our community’s struggle against fracking, now we stand to protect it! The camp was set up last December after the community lost a high court appeal to prevent Third Energy from fracking on the edge of our village. The camp acts as a community hub, its a place where we can go and seek support, information and share ideas. It also hosts events such as family fun days, solidarity weekends, know your rights workshops, legal observer training and a retreat. The camp is also home to some of the newer members of our community and offers a place to stay for campaigners with bigger distances to travel. The fracking of the KM8 well is putting our villages directly in harms way, but we also recognise that we are on the frontline of England’s struggle against the fracking industry. Fracking in Kirby Misperton is a local issue of national importance. All protest involves a level of disruption, but neither we nor the camp support any kind of violent or abusive behavior. As local residents we are grateful to friends who have made the choice to live so sacrificially to join our struggle. As such we welcome KMPC and the support from protectors around the country.2,279 of 3,000 SignaturesCreated by Graham Cray
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Give The Public Better Name Choices For Our New BridgeWe believe that our new bridge is a unique opportunity to bring pride to our city and shout about our achievements. The current suggestions do not reflect the city or its people. The current proposed names are Lumen Point Northern Spire The Prism313 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Dominic McDonough
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Dont build on Earlsgate GardensGreen spaces are important in all towns and villages, this has been enjoyed for 40 years as such and putting houses on it will not be an improvement.91 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Paul McCartan
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URGENT - UK Withdrawal Bill To Dismiss Animals SentienceWhy should we let the government determine whether animals have feelings? WE live in a DEMOCRACY! The vote against their sentience should not have been a vote to begin with. Animals are intelligent, compassionate, emotional, sentient beings and it's up to to you to be their vote!174 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Chloe Lea
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Save Dunstable MarketDunstable is a historic market town and the charter belongs to the people not the council. We, the people wish to preserve our market and return it to the thriving trade centre it used to be. Generations of traders have kept the tradition alive and they are central to our community. This isn't about money, it is about the ethos of Dunstable as a market town. We demand that the council fulfil the will of the people and preserve the market in its current format and work to promote it and attract new traders.613 of 800 SignaturesCreated by Yousef Hasan
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Save disability Day Centre in FalkirkBecause it will isolate the Adults who use these Day Centres and they will have nothing to look forward to also they will miss their friends and activities and the independence they have and it will stop Parents/Carers having much needed respite and time to their self. My daughter Marie who is affected by closures has fought back after 2 strokes caused by a rare disease called Moyamoya will with my help fight these 2 closures to secure a long term future and choice to attend the day centre to help in my independence and choices how I live my life which will benefit me. Day centre users pay a fixed price every month whether they attend or not either due to sickness or holiday they still have to pay for day centre3,381 of 4,000 SignaturesCreated by Michelle Lochrie
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Save 3 Bears Nursery LinwoodThe closure of this nursery will mean many parents will have to either cut their hours or give up their jobs. It will also be extremely stressful for the children who will be losing friends and trusted teachers. This nursery is relied on by so many parents across Linwood and is a vital amentiy to the local community. Save the 3 Bears!900 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Ami Reynolds
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To ban Alcohol consumption in the Scottish parlimentI feel that in todays climate it is totally unacceptable that we the public should subsidise the consumption of Alcohol in government buildings at a time when everyones belts are having to be tightened, I work in a zero tolerance industry where we cannot drink alcohol along with many other hard working taxpayers while on duty therefore if the Scottish government feel so strongly about driving up the minimum Alcohol price for health reasons they should lead by example and look closer to home. to that end we should ban the sale and consumption of Alcohol totally in government buildings.299 of 300 SignaturesCreated by John Martin
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Close down the bars in the House of CommonsMany people have blamed the years of sexual abuse and harassment in the House of Commons on the drinking culture and cheap subsidised alcohol. Modern workplaces would frown on the idea of workers being drunk on the job or at their desks. For many companies drinking during work hours would be a disciplinary offence. Why then is this acceptable in Westminster. Close the bars down and adopt a more modern professional 21st century working environment.114 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Nigel Rushby
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Support New Malden Farmers' MarketIn order to move forward, we have found the only viable location, as is the case in other successful markets in neighbouring towns, is to relocate the market onto the High Street. We ask that the Neighbourhood Committee works with the organisers to help us in this regard to ensure the market can continue to be a community asset for the whole of New Malden.300 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Mary Clark
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Priti Patel resignationShe is exceeding her powers and showing bias towards Israel and illegal settlements on the west bank.244 of 300 SignaturesCreated by paul beeston
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