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Neha Chaudhry's Renewal of Visa applicationMiss Chaudry's walking aid could transform thousands of lives. But a technical error has left her in the situation of leaving the UK within 14 days or file an apoeal whuch does not automatically allow her ro file the correct version of this document.- an appointment's report detailing her status as a director of the company she founded. Unless the Home Office realises this was an unintentional mistake, we will lose the wonderful and frankly life-changing piece of equipment that will turn thousands, if not millions of Parkinson's sufferers. Many more younger sufferers are being diagnosed (http://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons/young-onset-parkinsons) each year. Andy Sinclair, director of Sysemia has said of Miss Chaudry " she has invented something that is socially, economically and morally a great thing to do ( source I Weekend) Please loby the Home Office to overturn this decision!!!15 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Pollyanna Stubbs
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UK Asylum for Chechnya's gay menAround 100 gay men in Chechnya, Russia, have been rounded up and tortured, seemingly on account of being gay. This is a violation of Article 14 of the European Convention of Human Rights - the right to freedom from discrimination on account of something uncontrollable. It is my firm belief that the UK should follow the example of Lithuania, whose foreign minister has granted asylum to two queer men from Chechnya, who fear for their lives. The U.S., under the Trump administration, has outright rejected the idea. We do not have to follow their lead. Please sign to show your support for the gay and bisexual in danger in Chechnya.13 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Tionenji Lishomwa
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Teresa May should do a TV debateThe country should be given a chance to hear the conservatives policies debated with the opposition parties10 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Lee Needham
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Subsidise the cost of Adobe packages for studentsWe want involvement from you- the students across UAL, as we know we could all do with fewer bills to pay. Students living in London already face considerable costs and increasing financial burdens...other institutions in London offer this to their students, and as an Arts university, Adobe is vital.. Whilst providing access within the university, this is always crowded and over subscribed, particularly with approaching deadlines. This adds excessive pressure on students and we feel the university should acknowledge this and lessen it. Find us here, https://m.facebook.com/Free-Adobe-For-UAL-Students-243334649478249/3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sana Elizabeth
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Reveal the NHS deficit before the general electionVoters cannot properly weigh up the performance of the present government on the nhs, without knowing the extent of its financial problems, under Jeremy Hunt as Health secretary.4 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Mark Dickson
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Push for schools to include mental health lessons on the curriculumThis is important since around 10% of children ages 8-14 have a diagnosed mental health disorder but a massive 70% of children struggle with mental health. This issue is also extremely important for boys and young men because the biggest killer of young boys and men is suicide. Finally as a OCD sufferer myself i know what it is like to have a debilitating disorder.3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Emma Millard
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Replace plastic bags with paper bagsThere is a huge problem with plastic waste worldwide, damaging the environment and killing animals14 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Carol Robson
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Stop Animal crueltyIt's important to acknowledge that animals should be treated equally and should not be put through some of the horrendous things mankind do. Animals can suffer, feel pain, feel love and feel scared they are just like you an I, except we choose to treat them as though they are below us and have no rights.This is totally and utterly wrong we should be the compassionate beings that we are supposed to be, we should treat these animals with love and respect. Your desires and what you want should never be put first if it means putting something in harm and causing suffering; this is what I call selfish. You don't get to say it's worth it because all you had to do was buy it, that animal would have spent most of its life confined without freedom; freedom to be with their family, freedom to run, freedom to be an animal and then only to have its short life end. What's a life if don't get to live it ?40 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Zoe Brown
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Bin the Brown Bin Charge / TaxThis decision hasn't been thoroughly thought through and has sparked a mass outcry on any posts advertising this move by Highland Council. Highland Council have slapped a 3% increase on council tax bands A to H and this stealth tax of £30 will affect the worst off who will have to choices, and be left with nowhere to put their garden waste which is currently uplifted. I know an elderly person in our neighbourhood, with no transport but a large garden. Where will he put his grass clippings? He'll be forced to send them to landfill as he can't afford the extra charge! Highland Council also haven't considered the wider community impact with many local people using the bin to remove Council grass clippings, leaves, bushes and branches that would normally be left on the streets of communities. What will the streets look like when this is impemented and people no longer have good will towards the council. This goes further, flytipping will increase as people try to rid themselves of items they previously placed in a bin. Increased landfill charges will soon put a dent in the estimated £660,000 the council set out to make, which is based on 22,000 people taking up this service. Based on social media response, the council may be doing well if they make half this figure. All the old bins will be dumped in neighbourhoods and ultimately end up increasing the space we consume in landfill - there will be little to no other use for the hundreds not required. Should the council change tack in future, what will he financial and impact on our plant to manufacture hundreds of new bins? The service will operate as before, teams visiting each street in diesel operated waste trucks. Instead of making many collections, a few per street if they are lucky? These inefficiencies are a means to an end but to have these vehicles polluting our streets for a few bins is counterproductive to climate change. Each person to opt in will receive a sticker for their bin. The admin associated with this entire idea will be even more of a drain on the already under resourced council. There are many more arguments as to why this is ludicrous, you only need to look at Highland Council social media to see the upset this had caused and the wave of unrest as this charge is lumped on top of the already increasing taxes we pay. My worry is that these charges are the thin end of the wedge. Once people start paying for a brown bin collection, what will be introduced next year to 'balance the books'. Please resist these charges and sign this petition to send a strong message that this is unacceptable and will hit those that can't afford it worst! Everyone deserves a place to live, a tidy green space to enjoy and refuse collections to keep their space and streets tidy.11 of 100 SignaturesCreated by A P
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100 seat Greater Manchester CouncilThe ten boroughs now only exist in people's imaginations. Many, especially young people, no longer identify with them but know they "belong" to Greater Manchester. Few people know their local councillors' names or the leaders of their council. People do know Andy Burnham is the mayor and 100 councillors will have a higher profile than the 1000 or so currently across the 10 boroughs. Councils have slashed staff numbers. The number of councillors is now completely out of proportion to council employees. There could be massive cost saving in councillor costs while increasing effectiveness. Manchester Town Hall is being renovated and would provide a suitable chamber for 100 councillors from across the Greater Manchester area.3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Mike Milligan
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Car TaxThis will allow people on low in come to change there tax on a car without having to purchase more tax than they need to, as it is if you change your car 2 weeks into the month I.E due to right offs you have to pay for 2 weeks of the month on tax for the new car that you have all ready paid for. By allowing people to change there tax to a different car then they will not be charged for tax that was never needed as they did not have that car at that time.6 of 100 SignaturesCreated by James Matthews
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Ban E-bikes from offroad footpaths and cycle routes.E-bikes are a hazard and a nuisance, particularly to those who're oblivious to what's going on around them. It's only a matter of time before someone is killed or seriously maimed by these "silent killers". The E-bike riders are generally rude and obnoxious. Walking and cycling in the great outdoors used to be a good way to escape these sorts of people (they're lazy), unfortunately that's no longer the case.17 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Stoo Fus
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