Why You Should Sign: The UK government plans to remove the automatic right to trial by jury for thousands of criminal cases, replacing it with a new “intermediate court” system, where a judge and two magistrates decide guilt without a jury. This would apply to offences like: - Theft - Assault - Criminal damage - Fraud - Protest-related charges These aren’t minor infractions, they’re serious cases with life-altering consequences. Jury trial is a cornerstone of justice. It protects us from: - Biased judges - Political interference - State overreach - Unjust prosecutions It ensures ordinary people, not just the state, have a say in justice. The government claims this is about “clearing the backlog.” But the real reason our courts are overwhelmed is a decade of cuts, closures, and underfunding. Not too many jury trials. And here's the real danger: Once jury trials are removed for one group of offences, nothing stops future governments from expanding that list. Fraud today. Protest tomorrow. Speech next. This reform sets a dangerous precedent. It opens the door to a justice system controlled from the top, with less accountability and no community oversight. This is how civil liberties die. Slowly, bureaucratically, and with no way back. Sign this petition to demand: - No abolition of jury trials - No closed-door “intermediate courts” - Real investment in public justice - Protection for one of our oldest democratic rights Justice must stay in public hands. Sign now. Share everywhere.

Rumours started swirling that Rachel Reeves might slash the tax-free cap on Cash ISAs from £20,000 to £4,000 after meeting with a group of bank executives back in February. [1] Now it looks like those plans could be revived at next month's Autumn Budget. [2] Cash ISAs (individual savings accounts) are the most popular kind of savings account in the UK. Tax-free and low-risk, they help 18 million of us to save billions for a rainy day. But the Chancellor is being lobbied by big city firms to cut the allowance so that savers are pushed into moving their money. Reducing the Cash ISA limit - while keeping the stocks and shares ISA allowance the same - would unfairly push people into making riskier investments. No one should be forced to gamble their savings to help rake in *even more* profit for City bankers. After U-turning on bankers bonuses, we can’t let Labour bend to the will of big banks again. The government should not restrict Cash ISAs. Tell Rachel Reeves to #ProtectCashISAs - add your name to the petition now. [1] The Guardian: Savings providers vow to fight any attempt to cut cash Isa limit to £4,000 [2] The Independent: Martin Lewis warns Rachel Reeves’ cash ISA cut plan will upset millions

He's  a bully and dictator and shows no respect  to others

It no longer feels appropriate for primary aged children to have to wear a shirt and tie for school. There is a growing body of evidence which suggests that wearing comfier clothes has positive impacts on attendance, wellbeing and achievement.  It is old fashioned and not reflected in society so seems unsuitable for young children.

As I have said in my statement above. Do we love our countryside as it is now?  If we want to continue seeing our beautiful ancient trees, then please join our campaign!  This is for our Children and Grandchildren of the future.  Thank you 

In a video shared on a secret WhatsApp group, a child pulls back the elastic of a high-powered hunting catapult, and laughs as the steel ball smashes into the squirrel’s tiny skull. The rise of  "Catapult Killer Influencers" is disturbing. Across the UK, children and teenagers are buying military-grade catapults hunting for "content". [1] They target anything that moves: from nesting swans and foxes, to family pets – filming the torture to share on social media for likes. It’s pure cruelty for "clout". [2] Did you know, it’s illegal for anyone under 16 to buy a kitchen knife. Yet a 9 year old can buy a "tactical" hunting catapult, capable of killing a large dog,  as currently there are no age restrictions in place. [3] But, we have a rare chance to end this. This month the Government is reviewing the laws around offensive weapons, and a massive wave of public outrage could push them to act, and ban the sale of catapults to children – mirroring the laws that already exist for knives. Sign the petition today and then share it with your friends and family so we can help stop the sale of catapults to children? It will only take a few seconds.  A recent investigation uncovered a network of nearly 500 teens and kids in these "kill  groups", some primary school age. [4] They share photos of their "scores" – disturbing images of animals they have injured or killed with their catapults.  Currently, the law is powerless to stop them buying the weapons. Police may catch kids with these catapults, only to have to hand them back because possession isn't illegal, and neither is the sale. [5] The Crime and Policing Bill is the perfect opportunity for the Government to ban sales to under 18s.  We don't need a whole new law; we just need to close this loophole in the current Bill. [6] Let’s shut down the supply chain of these killer influencers. [1] Daily Mail: Rise of the catapult killer 'influencers': Children as young as 8 are brutally killing wildlife with slingshots [2] Guardian: RSPCA urges vigilance as weapon attacks on cats more than double [3] Sky News: Children using catapults to kill and torture animals before sharing 'sick' images on WhatsApp [4] BBC: What are the laws around carrying catapults? [5] Gov.uk (2025): Crime and Policing Bill factsheet.

New figures show that one in ten children aged eight to 14 have accessed harmful adult content online. Boys aged thirteen to fourteen are the most likely to be exposed. This has gone on for too long. Children are only a click away from content that can harm their mental health. It can affect how they view relationships and lead to harassment and abuse in schools. From 25 July, new rules mean websites must put proper age checks in place. But these rules will only work if Ofcom enforces them properly, from day one. Tech companies have had years to prepare. Now they need to act. If they fail, they must be fined or blocked in the UK.

The erosion of rights for trans and intersex people in the UK is not just a concern for those directly affected — it is a warning sign for everyone who values freedom, dignity, and equality under the law. When a government begins to target a minority group through legal rulings, policy rollbacks, and inflammatory rhetoric, it sets a precedent that endangers the rights of all citizens. History shows that the marginalisation of one group often paves the way for broader authoritarianism. Standing up for trans and intersex people is standing up for a society where everyone’s rights are protected, regardless of gender, identity, or background. Moreover, the UK has long prided itself on being a global leader in human rights and democratic values. The current trajectory — condemned by international human rights bodies and legal experts — threatens that reputation and undermines our commitments on the world stage. If we allow the dehumanisation and legal erasure of trans and intersex people to continue unchecked, we risk becoming a society defined by fear, division, and injustice. This is a moment for the public to act — not just out of solidarity, but out of a shared interest in preserving the kind of inclusive, fair, and compassionate country we all want to live in.

Puy du Fou wants to build a theme park in the tiny village of Bucknell near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The proposed park would occupy an area of productive farmland bigger than Hyde Park, destroying green space, natural wildlife habitats and ancient rights of way. Puy du Fou UK aims to attract 1.47mln visitors per year. Because of where the park would be situated, we know the British public will drive en masse instead of using public transport. The park would be served by a single B-road, the B4100, an accident-prone road that is notoriously congested every day. This congestion causes backlogs for miles around including on the M40, A43 and A34. Such an increase in traffic will spell daily misery for anyone travelling in the wider area, not just the locals. Shortages in the electricity grid currently cause serious local problems including outages and even school closures, while Thames Water does not have sufficient capacity to serve much-needed new homes at present.  Tell Cherwell District Council to say No Puy du Fou UK, sign the petition! https://www.no2pdfouuk.com/

People need appointments near where they live not several miles away!

Essex County Council is closing Bishops Hill on 31 July 2025 without any consultation with community groups.  No future plans for the building are available.  Although of significant historical importance as the school built in 1906 for the Hutton Poplars Children’s Home for 700 destitute children, the building is not listed.  It could be demolished and the land made available for redevelopment. We wish to keep this heritage site open, and for it to become a vibrant, multi-purpose resource for all the community.

Lots of people are deaf and being sent to special schools if everybody learnt Sign language from a young age then young people could have an education at a main stream school. My dad is deaf and I have learnt basic sign language he is very old school so would prefer to write down with pen and paper. I would like to see all schools teaching sign language so people who are deaf can be included in society more and valued for the people they are and not segregated because they are deaf.