Successful Campaigns

WE WON! 30/05/18 British citizen Andy Tsege has received a pardon from the Ethiopian Government after almost four years on death row in Ethiopia. Andy has now been released from prison and is now with his family in Ethiopia. After four unbelievably hard years for on death row this is wonderful news for Andy, his partner and their children. The new Ethiopian government should be recognised for what they have done today. “I am so thankful that the pain and anguish my children have had to go through could now soon be coming to an end. Helawit, Yilak and Menabe have spent too long without their father and we are all hoping Andy will be free to come home to us soon.” Yemi Hailemariam, Andy’s partner https://reprieve.org.uk/update/andy-tsege-is-pardoned-by-ethiopia/

We have won the campaign - the Government quietly announced (https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-05-13/360/) £5.9million of new funding for Forestry England to undertake ancient woodland restoration which we have confirmed with letters from the Minister for Nature, Mary Creagh.

No parent should have to hold their children and comfort them as they die, or be told that their child has been harmed by someone who is supposed to love them. But that’s exactly what I had to experience 10 years ago when my sons Jack and Paul were killed by their father after a family court judge granted him unsupervised contact with them, despite my warnings. For the past nine years, I’ve been campaigning with Women’s Aid to ensure children are at the heart of every decision made in the family courts and their voices, wishes and feelings are heard. I’ve been to Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament to help get key changes through in the Domestic Abuse Act.  In 2017, we saw new guidance published for judges making decisions about child contact in cases of domestic abuse. And in 2020, the Government committed to make the family courts safer for adult and child survivors. But years later, we’re still waiting for true reform to keep children safe now and for generations to come.  That’s why I’m calling on the new Labour Government and family courts to ensure, once and for all, that decisions made about parental contact do not allow known abusers to have unsafe contact with children that puts their lives at risk.

Huge news: We won! The Government has officially scrapped the plans that would have forced us into a digital ID system. This only happened because thousands of us stood up together and said no. Let's make sure they don't try this again. Add your name to the campaign and share it with your friends and family today to be alerted immediately if these plans resurface.

Some great news, and it's thanks to all of YOU! It shows that when we come together and act collectively as one, we really can make a difference. People power wins! As a result of this announcement, this Thursday's petition presentation and demonstration at County Hall is called off. But we will keep the petition on standby, just in case there are any further attempts to introduce a reservation charge. Rest assured SOLE will remain vigilant to any further threats to our libraries. For instance, with local government currently being reorganised (please see our Facebook page for more details), we are looking to ensure, whatever happens, Essex Library Service is kept as one single service. Essex libraries are better together. So please continue to follow SOLE. http://www.facebook.com/saveourlibrariesessex Once again, many thanks. Andy, on behalf of SOLE.

We won! Kim is staying! A local reporter Josef Steen made sure Hackney Council were aware of the petition and they responded. Full article here: https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/beloved-hackney-street-sweeper-stay-34053789

The football club and alexander community trust chose not to proceed with their applications.

Victory! NDAs to Silence Victims of Misconduct to Be Banned! UPDATE (April 2026) The Government has launched a public consultation on how this new law will work in practice. The decisions made during this process will shape whether the law truly protects the people it is meant to help. Can’t Buy My Silence has created this simple step by step guide to help you respond to the consultation: https://www.cantbuymysilence.co.uk/consultation

20/10/14 Stockport CCG has disclosed that two important GP Enhanced Services will continue to be provided exclusively by doctors’ surgeries. Spirometry (lung testing) and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring were re-procured during the summer without any contracts going to the private sector.

UPDATE: 8/6/16 We've won. Thanks to your support the County Council have backed down and free grammar school transport is safe for at least the next 2 years (see below). Councillor Mrs Patricia Bradwell, Executive Councillor for Children's Services, said: "Having considered the detail of the Task and Finish Group report and the comments and feedback of the Scrutiny Committee, I have decided to keep the current policy as it is with a review in two years' time. Then, the financial climate may be a lot better and give us more scope for change. As it is we are looking at having to make substantial savings which does not give us the flexibility to make changes – any proposed changes would incur further costs on the council. The current grammar school policy is lawful and being administered correctly and while some students will benefit while others won't, it does provide good support for many students who wouldn't otherwise be able to access grammar education. The important thing is for all pupils to have access to good schools, whether grammars, comprehensives or academies, around the county." Once again, Thank you, you've down our children proud Mick