We the undersigned are parents of young and middle aged adults with mental disabilities who, with other signatories, are concerned and horrified to find that UK law actively makes it difficult for such people to obtain employment. Employment is not only psychologically beneficial for such people but also is likely to reduce the amount of financial support they require from the State. The problem is that it is a criminal offence for an employer to pay such people less than the National Minimum Wage. There is an exception for piece workers but not for ordinary "time workers". We believe there should also be an exception for ordinary "time workers" with mental disabilities. The absence of an exception can make it commercially impossible for an employer to employ someone with mental disabilities. The main opposition to such an exception (coming, we understand, from major charities such as Mencap and Scope) generally rests on the ideological basis that mentally disabled people are "worth" just as much as others. This objection deliberately confuses human worth with financial worth. It fails to take into account the needs of some of those who would have psychological and social benefit from being employees. Clearly an exception to normal NMW rules for the mentally disabled would have to be carefully worded to avoid unintended consequences such as the possibility of abuse by unscrupulous employers. Research suggests that the UK is the only country in the world, other than Romania, to have a national minimum wage without some form of special provision for the benefit of people with mental disabilities. We urge the UK government to bring the UK into line with other countries and to include some form of therapeutic exemption in the forthcoming review of National Minimum Wage law.

The use of glyphosates has already been banned or restricted in 8 countries. It is not acceptable that ourselves, our children and the animals we share our community with are being routinely exposed to these chemicals whether we like it or not. This is a matter of great importance for those of us who care about each other's health and the health of our children, our cats, our dogs and all the flora and fauna of this city, of course including our beloved bees. If you don't live in this area, click here to sign or start the campaign for your city: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/start-a-pesticide-campaign

It is going to cost in excess of £5,650 per INCH!!!! and for what gain, just to get to the destination 20 minutes sooner. And as Bill Bryson says in his book: if you have 20 minutes to spare, what do you do - have a cup of coffee!

Please help keep open the highly thought of Moakes Medical Centre in Luton which risks being closed in the New Year. I know first-hand how vital it is to get quick appointments and have access to great doctors. If it wasn't for the quick actions of one of the doctors in this surgery, my husband might not be here now. She requested an urgent appointment at the hospital and within 2 weeks he was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. 3 years on and he is still in remission. N.H.S. England and Luton Clinical Commissioning Group have taken the decision not to renew the contract for Moakes Medical Centre and are proposing to close the it in the New Year. This decision was taken in spite of positive reviews given in a patient consultation. Over the years many patients have built up a good relationship with the staff and the doctors, providing a first class service. This proposed closure will have a big impact on other surgeries in the local area, leading to longer waiting times for an appointment. Please can you to sign this petition to help me save this medical centre. Luton needs Moakes Medical Centre to stay open and continue to provide a great service to the community.

Discriminates single people ,as not everyone in relationships,couples don't get charged extra

The government have announced proposals to close the Magistrates’ Courts in Camberwell Green and Hammersmith. This comes only months after a decision was made to close 84 courts in England and Wales including ten in London. When that decision was made, the rationale offered by HM Courts and Tribunals Service for one of the closures, Feltham Magistrates’ Court, was that there was capacity for Hammersmith magistrates’ court, described by HMCTS as a “modern purpose-built courthouse” to absorb its work. The closure of the busy Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court would leave four deprived London boroughs without a Magistrates' Court. The government’s consultation offers no assessment on the impact for the 100 or so, predominantly female staff currently employed at the courts. The difficulty in reaching alternative courts and the costs of traveling in London is likely to lead to more miscarriages of justice due to the longer journey times acting as a deterrent to victims and witnesses. The proposals place great emphasis on alternatives to the public physically traveling to a court building such as the expansion of digital technology and the wider use of video links. Existing technology is unreliable and often results in delays, and any new technology needs to be properly tested and evaluated before decisions are made on court closures. These further closures make no sense and will seriously restrict access to justice, causing further delays in the delivery of justice and undermine public confidence in the justice process.

The current system of creating money through the sale of ever increasing layers of debt, and now, the BofE operating an unaccountable balance sheet which defies principle or prudence, is plumbing the depths of fantasy economics, is unsustainable in nature. It is starting to resemble a listing pirate ship liable to sink at any moment. Only Sound money can deliver a reduction of inequality, a sustainable future for the environment and the next generation and re-establish trust in government, creating a new united kingdom that everyone can believe in.

The pub is the hub of the community and sits just opposite the church. It has been allowed to run down.The village feels strongly that in the event that it is not sold to a pub operator and that it will be used for development or, the owner wishes to de-license the premises for change of use, Members of the community may wish to buy it.

Overuse of antibiotics are harmful- government agrees. Doctors are trying to restrict them. Why are they allowed in the food chain and if so put on label - simple

Because there are many children and adults who are non verbal or who have speech problems who need help to find ways to communicate other than speech.

I feel this is important for children to know that talking about mental health is ok and isn't looked down on. Also to show them the signs of a mental health disorders, how to help people that are affected and to tell them who they can talk to if they feel they are affected.

The bringing into hospital, germs etc, without due care and attention to the risk of Clinicians carrying the germs and infection to patients