The current monetary system, now world-wide, grew from history, the interactions of people, companies and nation states. It contains an unsustainable effect, a flaw, as money needed for circulation is created as debt to be repaid with interest. Thus there is a charge against future production, requiring continued increase in production, and somewhere bankruptcy and/or exploitation occurs, such the cycles of boom and bust and rampant inequality that have been shown to be ever more severe. This system is not only unsustainable, it is destructive. Monetary system reform seeks specifically to consider the way that money is created, who creates it and how it gets into the economy. There are viable alternative systems* that would democratise money and enable a more optimally functioning economy, responsive to productivity and need. Economists, and banks, including the Bank of England, recognize that “money” is not a thing in itself, it is a symbol of an agreed value for goods, services, work performed, things needed or wanted. Most economic theories are about “what money does”, how it can be used and transferred, how quickly does it circulate, what kinds of uses and modes of transfer will produce what results for investment and returns in the future, and for which sectors of society. Economists, knowing that money is a symbol, seldom address “What money is?” nor “Where does it come from?” nor “How is it created?” These unaddressed questions lie within a social and economic history that have produced the Monetary System, within which economics is applied. As these decisions are at present taken by banks, it is the banking corporations that direct significant distributional socioeconomic effects, mortgage lending being favoured over small business loans being one of the most obvious. We might say: we can’t eat bricks, but a bank loan does not make judgments of social value. It is therefore right and just that banks should be subject to democratic scrutiny, just as any corporation is subject. Banks are private and unelected corporate entities, offering to society a money management service. When this service is seen as different from “money creation”, perception of the system as a whole can change. Banks are corporations who have been given this privilege, and part of the privilege is that over time the repayment of interest brings money out of the productive economy and into the wealth of the bank. It also ensures that debt is always greater than the money supply, and further, that debt will increase faster than the money supply. The economy in each nation state, and indeed the world economy, affecting the lives of everyone on it and even the nature of the planet itself, can run on a reformed system. For all our goods and services, we could create a “Monetary System” that is sustainable and fit for purpose, first within our own nation, then by interactive co-operation we would affect others. “Once a nation parts with control of its currency and credit, it matters not who makes that nation’s laws, Usury, once in control, will wreck any nation. Until the control of the issue of currency and credit is restored to government and recognized as its most conspicuous and sacred responsibility, all talk of the sovereignty of Parliament and of democracy is idle and futile.” – William Lyon Mackenzie King, prime minister of Canada, August 2, 1935 (quote courtesy of Canadian Monetary Reform News) This petition asks that an enquiry into the monetary system and alternatives to it be set up, in order to create an Equitable Monetary System in which money creation is democratised. A ‘wealth’ of further information from: • http://positivemoney.org/ • http://www.neweconomics.org • http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/Documents/quarterlybulletin/2014/qb14q101.pdf

James Clerk Maxwell stands beside Einstein and Newton in the trinity of physicists who explained how the universe works. The other two are global superstars, but Maxwell is barely known in his own country, Scotland. To celebrate a great man and encourage future generations to take risks and think big, Maxwell should be the face on the next RBS banknote. The greatest Scotsman to ever live deserves to be a household name.

David Cameron announced we’ll welcome 20,000 more Syrian refugees. But there’s a catch. This will take 5 years, leaving thousands of refugees in limbo. It’s now up to us to show that in cities, towns and villages all across the country we’re ready to welcome people now. Aylan, the toddler who drowned fleeing Syria, was just three years old. His town was under attack by Isis. His five year old brother and his mum also died trying to reach safety.We don't want Britain to be the kind of country that turns its back as people drown in their desperation to flee places like Syria. So let's stand up for Britain's long tradition of helping refugees fleeing war. Let's show the Prime Minister that we, the people of the UK, are proud to do our part and provide refuge to people in their hour of need. Please sign and share, or start your own petition for your town or city here: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/efforts/refugees-welcome

At this time in particular people like Trump causing divisions fear and hatred within communities are doing exactly what terrorists would want.

If there are not enough replies the government will think no one cares and we will be the losers.

Small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are paying a disproportionate amount of tax, which is manifestly unfair. In addition, the Austerity measures and severe cuts to public services would be unnecessary, if this revenue were collected.

As a Christian myself, although I have served in HM Forces, I do not believe that we should exacerbate a situation which even Mr Blair has grudgingly admitted, has been caused by the previous wrong decision to go to war in Iraq. We as a supposedly civilised nation should get back to our Christian and Diplomatic roots and strive for peace.

In peak times the roads in Liverpool can get congested and in some places there are bottlenecks. This railway line, if re-opened, could relieve congestion on Liverpool roads. New stations could be built or rebuilt at: For the Old Liverpool Loop Line: New stations could be opened at: Gateacre, Childwall, Knotty Ash and Stanley*, West Derby*, Clubmoor, Warbreck and Aintree (New Platform at existing station). *Platforms are still extant. For the Canada Dock Branch: New station be opened at: Edge Lane, Stanley (for the Stanley Market), Tuebrook (for the Tuebrook Market), Breck Road, new station known as Liverton, which is a combination of Liverpool and Everton FC station or two separate stations each for both the football stadia; and also a new station at Spellow and new platforms at Kirkdale and Bootle, which would be the terminus, unless through running to Southport from Edge Hill Station's bay platforms still extant. *Platforms are still extant. Instead of pontificating about the expansion of Merseyrail, which the authorities seem to be doing a lot of, this petition is to get the various bodies, such as the Merseyside Integrated Transport Authority and Network Rail, who still owns the trackbed of Liverpool Loop Line, should get something rolling about and bring it back into operation. Presently, SusTrans - Sustainable Transport - provides a network of cycle paths on the former railway line cutting, as part of the Trans-Pennine Trail. The problem is with Merseyside ITA is that it seems to be pontificating over what could be a very good railway network for Merseyrail, but while these authorities are trying to make up their mind whether or not to implement or to deploy the re-opening of these railway line to passenger services, the cost of bringing such projects back into operational use would have escalated and that's probably one of the reasons why these authorities won't go ahead with this. This has happened with the Merseytram project, which has had to be shelved due to escalating costs. Since 1992, the Manchester Metrolink System has knocked spots off Merseyrail. Why? Because: 1) You can get to a cricket match at Trafford; 2) You can get to football matches at both Manchester United and Manchester City football stadia; 3) You get to Manchester Airport; 4) You can visit the Tate Art Gallery and the Imperial War Museum at Salford Quays; 5) BBC and ITV television staff use the trams to get to MediaCity; 6) The Manchester Metrolink utilises the old British Rail routes from Manchester Victoria to Altrincham, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale. With the Merseyrail System, there is decent rail link to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which could have been factored in to when Liverpool South Parkway was being built!!! In Liverpool, football fans have to take a train from Liverpool Central to Sandhills, then board a double decker bus, what is known locally as a Soccerbus, which is run by Arriva, to take these fans to their respective Liverpool and Everton football matches.

Because it's a clear waste of public funds.

We believe that the place of citizenship education and PSHE in the curriculum should be radically overhauled through a youth-led UK-wide review; they are really important for young people’s growth and development as they teach vital life skills and can be the first steps to engaging young people in political life. Teaching staff should be specifically trained to a national standard to deliver citizenship education following this review. A curriculum to prepare us for life is important to the many young people in the united Kingdom, during the UKYP national debate at the house of commons this came in as the top 5 priority to deal with and as a DMYP i will make sure that there education prepares them for life hence the title 'curriculum to prepare us for life' this will hopefully if successful allow students to gain access to an education that will include things such as: • Political Education • Sex and Relationships Education • Cultural Awareness Education • Community Cohesion Education • Finance Skills Education • Sustainable Living Education • Citizenship Education If you want to know more visit the link below: http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk/campaign/curriculum-life/

This redundant Anglican church is empty and not used for religious ceremonies. In the face of continuing "austerity" more and more people are facing a cold winter on the streets. The Church can afford to open this church in an act of Christian goodwill over the winter months. Please help to get the Churches Conservation Trust to open their doors.

To eradicate all traces of parliament.