It is vital to prevent their self-interest clouding the judgement of others & swaying or skewing votes in their favour when they may not or unlikely be representing the electorate that voted for them. Parliament are to discuss re-election of MPs who have changed sides on 16 March.

Background Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Hospital Trust (LGT) which combines Lewisham University Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich has adopted a digital tool provided by the US conglomerate - Palantir – namely the Federated Data Platform (FDP) for part of its digital systems. In response to a Freedom of Information query LGT confirmed on 21st May 2025 that: “We use only one element of FDP which is the care coordination system or inpatient module for booking theatres. We recently presented our progress to NHSE on this which is mainly around use of the tool for 6:4:2 scheduling and theatres prep processes." What is Palantir? Palantir is a shadowy US firm which provides software to combine and analyse data. It was supported by the CIA and its systems are used for government surveillance and intelligence purposes. Its systems have directly targeted and killed unarmed Palestinians. Its data also underpins the ICE surveillance and targeting of immigrant communities in the USA. Palantir and the NHS Palantir won its first NHS contract in 2020 during the Covid crisis. The deal came just one year after an undisclosed meeting between Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Peter Thiel in August 2019. Palantir accepted a fee of £1 for trialling its data collection services during covid. This gave Palantir a foot in the door of the NHS.    Sure enough, in November 2023 Palantir won a £330m contract to build and operate a system to hold and analyse patient data across the NHS, as part of the NHS’s plan for a Single Patient Record.    Soon after winning the election in August 2024, NHS England made it obligatory for trusts to start using the FDP within two years. NHS England says trusts must start using FDP within two years   Palantir, Epstein, Mandelson and Wes Streeting   Palantir was co-founded by Peter Thiel, who was a close business associate of Jeffrey Epstein: Epstein was a major investor in Peter Thiel’s investment fund. Peter Mandelson was a best friend of Epstein and a business associate of Peter Thiel. In 2018 Palantir hired Mandelson’s PR firm, Global Counsel.     Since 2020 Palantir has amassed 34 government contracts worth £670m. In 2025 Mandelson arranged a meeting between Keir Starmer and Peter Thiel Palantir’s Washington showroom, shortly after which Palantir secured a large MoD contract. Wes Streeting, the current Health Secretary, is the man overseeing the enforcement of the adoption of Palantir’s product across the NHS. His emails with Peter Mandelson show the two were friendly and discussed politics. Both Streeting and Peter Thiel were at this year’s Bilderberg Group meeting of the rich and powerful.  We don’t trust Palantir with our health data, we don’t trust the methods by which Palantir has secured the NHS contract and we don’t trust Palantir to respect the values of our NHS.

1. Urgent mobile speed checks and installation of speed cameras (mobile or fixed) coordinated with the Metropolitan Police and local Safer Neighbourhood Team. 2. Implementation of traffic-calming measures, which may include: • Speed humps or cushions to reduce vehicle speeds • Raised pedestrian crossings to improve visibility and safety • Chicanes or narrowing of the carriageway to slow traffic naturally • Enhanced signage, including speed limit reminders and warnings of children crossing • Improved road markings to highlight pedestrian areas and crossings • Greater awareness and communication to residents and drivers about road safety and speed limits. 1. Consultation with local residents on long-term solutions to improve safety.

It has no moral justification to be involved in actions that WILL harm innocent civilians in the destruction now being inflicted  on Iran by a warmongering USA president 

This campaign helps save money for householders. Reduces water demand from rivers and reservoirs. Helps prevent flooding. Also rainwater is better for plants. Subsidising water butts is a simple low cost policy which would generate immediate benefits. 

North Northamptonshire Council has approved progressing the disposal of Jacksons Lane car park at its Executive meeting on 17 February. Jacksons Lane is currently an operational, free town centre car park serving Wellingborough. Given the significance of this decision, we believe the issues raised in our open letter to the Council, including public consultation, enforceable guarantees regarding retained parking provision, and a clear assessment of community impact, remain highly relevant to residents and local businesses as this process moves forward. Significant concern has been expressed by residents and representatives through surveys, correspondence and public comment. In light of this, we have launched this petition. We call on North Northamptonshire Council to halt any progression of the disposal of Jacksons Lane car park until: - Formal public consultation has taken place; - Clear and enforceable guarantees are secured regarding the scale, accessibility and affordability of retained public parking provision; - A detailed impact assessment and transparent explanation of the wider community benefit of the proposed sale are published. Following this, the Council should strongly reconsider whether disposal of the site remains the appropriate course of action. Decisions affecting the future of a key town centre asset must be taken with full transparency and meaningful public engagement. Please sign our petition to show North Northamptonshire Council that Residents Say No. Save Jackson's Lane Car Park

Right now, it’s extremely difficult to see traffic coming from the right when pulling out of our road. Drivers have to edge into the main road just to check if it’s clear, which is dangerous and has already led to several near-misses. This junction is used every day by residents, families, cyclists and pedestrians. We’re concerned that without changes, it’s only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt. We’re asking the Council and its highways team to assess the junction and put practical safety measures in place as soon as possible.

We believe that this is important because there are no council provided outdoor youth facilities on the west side of the District and this contributes to rising levels of anti-social behaviour and poor physical health leading to potential issues in later life.

The misconception that multiple piercings or wearing certain jewelry could disrupt the educational setting is not only outdated but harmful. Schools should be a landscape for personal growth and freedom, where diversity and individual expression are not just valued but encouraged.

Wickham Fields is one of the last open green spaces left in this part of Haywards Heath. It has been used by dog walkers, families, and residents for generations. Crest Nicholson want to build 50 houses on it, despite the council's own District Plan not allocating it for development.  The site sits next to two Grade II* listed buildings dating back centuries, local schools and GP surgeries are already stretched, and all traffic would be funnelled through a single quiet residential street.  Recent decisions show that community opposition works. An 80-home proposal at nearby Colwell Farm was refused after residents objected, and a 725-home scheme at the golf club was blocked. But that only happened because people spoke up. If we don't act now, we lose this field permanently. Once it's built on, it's gone.

Platforms like X, Facebook and Instagram harvest our personal data so that they can target us with ads. Their platforms are designed to keep us online, pushing out content that will keep us engaged. Their power to shape and control what we see online is not only harming children and adults but democracy itself.  But we often feel locked in, not wanting to leave the spaces where we still have friends, family and followers.   The Government says it’s holding Big Tech to account over online harms but it’s doing nothing to challenge the surveillance capitalism that underpins these companies' business models.  Proposals to age gate the Internet or ban under 16s from social media are treating the symptoms not the cause. They may restrict some children’s social media use, but they risk pushing children into unregulated spaces and don’t change the system that created the problems in the first place.   And for adults it means all of us having to provide personal data for digital identity check to access lawful speech. This just feeds more personal data into the machine that is causing harms.  To tackle online harms, we must reform the surveillance-driven business model at the heart of Big Tech.

 Sleep apnoea is not a minor inconvenience. It can severely affect physical and mental health, increase the risk of road and workplace accidents, and contribute to life-threatening conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical. Yet persistent underfunding has led to excessive waiting times and limited access to essential equipment, leaving many without the urgent care that they need.