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Do not lower student repayment thresholdMinisters are reportedly planning to lower the salary level at which graduates start to repay their student loan to a salary of under £25,000, maybe as low as £20,000. During a time where young people have sacrificed so much from astronomical university fees only for an online education in addition to the increased tax rates that we will face for many years to come, this current proposal will hit the younger generation particularly hard and widen the gap further between the working class and the wealthy. At an already stretched time of job losses and high tax rates, lowering the threshold to such a low amount would be an injustice. Those who have been to university, are currently attending university or those who would like to go - this is yet another large bill you will have to foot ultimately reducing your ability (even further) to be able to one day own a home for yourself or your family.3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Abbie Rickards
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Healthy start vouchers should be able to purchase milk alternatives not just cows milkI feel we should be fighting for this change to be able to provide the right milk alternatives for children who are in low income families. And its important for their development just as much as cows milk. I am a single mother who has a child who needs milk alternatives in her diet due to having a milk allergy. I receive healthy start vouchers and these do not allow to buy milk alternatives with the vouchers i really think that they should be used to purchase milk alternatives as well as cows milk, fruit, veg and pulses. Milk alternatives are similar prices to cows milk but come in a 2 litre carton which lasts up to 3 days depending on how much a child drinks. When you are on a very low income it gets expensive and its essential your child has this as a source of nutrition. I would be grateful if you can take time to consider this as a change to healthy start vouchers as this is a must in so many young children's lives and many of these children are of low income families in receipt of these vouchers.38 of 100 SignaturesCreated by ashlea cunningham
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Pay Rise for care assistantsI am a care assistant. The problem that we are having is we have a very very hard job working in care homes - people don't realise how much work you have to do. And we're on such a basic wage. My daughter makes beds at Travelodge and they are on 11.00 an hour. I don't understand how that can be right. Nurses think they have a hard job but they get paid well. Us care assistants are only on a basic wage. Which I think is appalling2 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Jane Howarth
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Reinstate the Triple Lock for PensionsPeople power matters. We have a duty to protect our pensioners from being unable to support themselves financially whilst on state pension. Our state pension is one of the lowest in the Western World and this cannot be right.12 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Nik Gibson
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Light up or Lock upI am finding it increasingly heart breaking to hear about the amount of attacks and assaults happening in dimly lit or dark areas, mostly community parks. Aside from assaults happening in a persons own home or partners home, Assaults In a park/other open public place comes third. I believe that we could eradicate the risk of these attacks by lighting up these areas and/or locking up. I am aware that both comes with a cost and budget restraints hinder this however, the cost of a life is much more valuable. Not only are many parks not lit up they fail to have basic CCTV in many of the areas, I believe that although this will not stop perpetrators it may deter them or at the very worst supply victims with evidence against the perpetrator The recent heart breaking story of Sabina Nessa, only brings to light the fact that many Parks and recreational areas are goldmines for perpetrators to commit heinous crimes. How is it that in the twenty first century we have so much technology and knowledge however we can not make simple changes to reduce the chance of these type of attacks happening. We apparently live in a "Big Brother" culture, so how is it when these types of crimes happen, mostly around dark parks that little to no CCTV footage is ever found? I am aware that the lighting or locking up of these areas can not fully stop attacks and assaults from happening however surely this action could potentially help to reduce the risk? I do think that it is very poor in this day and age of technology that these assaults are going under the radar.41 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Beth wilkins
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Cycling experience as part of the driving lessons/ test!On all roads in the U.K.6 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Phillip Rowe
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Ban the use of E120/Carmine made from killing millions of beetles in UK foodsIt is completely unnecessary for this dye to be used in food, drinks, chocolates where a more humane alternative is readily available. In regards to RED chocolate shells where this is commonly used, it is probably best to omit said colour, rendering the chocolates vegetarian and also avoid parents/children mistakenly consuming these unwittingly.16 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Bhavin Purohit
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Give private carers an affordable wage!Private carers are the backbone of the country where caring is concerned and it is a shame that the government doesn't recognise this.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Tim Knight
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An adult EDU in every countyToo many people are having to travel 100s miles away to access treatment and therefore don’t see their friends/family for months15 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Louisa Collins
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Improve Vodafone Cellular Data in KensingtonPlease join this petition if you are affected by this lack of service.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by John Stafford
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NO MORE PLASTIC WINDOWS IN ENVELOPESWe should all engage in eliminating the need for plastic.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Anne-Marie Woollard
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Petition to create Acomb Town CouncilAcomb is a non-parish suburb in York. With a growing population of around 22,215, Acomb is the largest of all areas of the city. However, a plan for a Town Council for Acomb should be actively pursued. With the City of York Council too busy playing playground politics among political parties, refusing to listen to our community and leaving parks and play areas in Acomb to despair; we are campaigning to create Acomb Town Council. The formation of an independent Town Council for Acomb would mean better direct access to government funds and grants. This could benefit the community by being channelled into local projects and would open many opportunities for the area and its residents with a more tangible impact. The status ‘Town Council’ should be used over ‘Parish Council’ due to Acomb having a sizable population and to reflect the range of services that would be available to local residents. Also, there is already an existing Acomb Parish Council in Northumberland. If successful, the newly formed Town Council can provide services around litter, parking, crime prevention, public toilets, community hubs, libraries, parks, and green spaces. We would become York's largest civil parish, leading the way for local voices and local decision making, giving residents more power and a say in how we can shape our community. To do this, we NEED a petition containing the signatures of at least 7.5% of Acomb residents, which is roughly 1,600 people, which I am sure we can achieve! If you are a resident and/or you work in Acomb, please sign the petition and share far and wide so we can create Acomb Town Council.5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Luke Walker
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