the government is doing a under 16 social media ban and i think it will effect pre-teens/teens mental health, long distance relationships/friendships and then we cant contact long distance family especially people under 16 w no sim card. see on snap this is a idea they dont put a quick add for under 16s and make it so you can only add people your age group and family that would probably be good

For a long time I have felt that trust in politics has been slipping away. When political parties can accept very large donations, it naturally raises questions about who really holds influence. Even if nothing improper is happening, the perception alone is enough to damage confidence in the whole system. That concern only grew when I came across a 2025 report which identified 125 companies that donated £30.15 million to political parties and then received £28.8 billion in government contracts. Whether or not there is any wrongdoing, figures like that make it impossible to ignore how serious the perception problem has become. This is why Andy Burnham’s recent comment matters. When WakeupGB asked him directly whether political donations should be capped, he replied: “Yes, I do think there should be a cap on political donations. This would guard against the perception of any one party being unduly influenced or swayed by one person or organisation.” This was not a cautious or vague answer. It was a clear and direct commitment. If he is elected to Parliament, he could go on to play a major role in shaping the country’s future. That makes this the right moment to show that the public stands behind him on this issue. Parliament is resisting meaningful change and is only prepared to look at limits on foreign donors and cryptocurrency. Even those limited proposals will probably end up allowing loopholes. Many of us believe that all donations need to be capped. Without that, the perception of undue influence will remain and trust will continue to erode. There have been petitions on this issue before, but this one is different. It is tied to a recent and very clear public statement. It gives people the chance to show that they support the principle Andy Burnham has already backed. If we can gather a large number of signatures, it will send a strong message that the public wants this change and is ready to support him in delivering it. This is our chance to back a commitment that has already been made and to push for a political system where no one can buy disproportionate influence. With enough signatures, we can help turn that commitment into action and begin to rebuild trust in Parliament.

I am an Orthopaedic Surgeon in University Hospital, Ayr. My son has been attending the Ayr Busy Bees Nursery since the age of 08 months. He is now 5 years old. We as parents have been very appreciative of the care provided by the excellent staff in the above centre over the years. On the 09th of June 2026, at approximately 9pm in the night, we received an email from the area manager of Busy Bees anouncing that the Ayr centre will be shutting down on the 31st of July 2026 This will lead to significant childcare issues for a large number of staff working in the Ayr Hospital and to parents using the nursery for childcare in South Ayrshire.The reasons quoted by the area director is far from being true and appears to be wordings from a standard email response. The Ayr Busy Bees Nursery has been providing a caring, safe and trusted childcare service over the years and the sudden closure anounced just with 06 weeks notice is now causing considerable difficulties for parents who are mostly members of NHS staff in Ayr Hospital, to find alternative childcare in six weeks. This is also leading to redundency of qualified, well trained, caring and loving staff. 

I'm a recovering addict on all levels. Not just gambling and alcohol. It just dawned on me now that I can't watch TV in the summer without a strongbow ad or a beer garden ad. And as for the " drink and gamble responsibly" line ?  You can't read it in the small print even with glasses. 

As a creator and agency owner working with multiple TikTok creator networks, I witness firsthand the growing impact of TikTok's unfair AI moderation system. Every day, creators—including myself—are forced to battle repeated false restrictions and violations that should never have been issued in the first place. It has become common for creators to receive between four and ten restrictions or violations per day, many of which are later overturned on appeal. This raises serious concerns about the accuracy and reliability of TikTok's moderation system. The problem extends far beyond individual creators. Agencies managing multiple accounts spend countless hours submitting appeals, chasing reviews, and dealing with disruptions caused by automated moderation errors. For creators who rely on TikTok for income, these mistakes can affect their livelihoods, growth, and ability to reach their audiences. If creators within a handful of networks are experiencing this level of false enforcement every day, imagine how many thousands of creators worldwide may be facing the same issue. We support moderation that keeps users safe, but moderation must also be fair, transparent, and accountable. AI should assist human moderators—not replace them entirely. Users deserve meaningful appeals, clear explanations, and decisions that are made accurately. TikTok has a responsibility to reform its moderation system so that creators are protected from repeated false enforcement and can use the platform without fear of unjust restrictions.

Hate and division should not be supported by a British Government by taking part through advertising and posting. We call on the UK Governent to withdraw all support and/or activity on X (formally Twitter). Musk's recent actions trying to whip up hate and violence, and platforming the likes of Tommy Robinson cannot go unchallenged. And yet the UK Government continues to use accounts on X.  Enough is enough. It's time our Government quits Musk's hate platform.

For decades, our libraries have promoted a large range of themes and events linked to books, education, local issues, culture, and libraries themselves. As well as Pride, and Black History Month, there have been promotions for Remembrance Day, Holocaust Memorial Day, World Mental Health Day, International Women’s Day, the World Cup, and much more. These promotions are vital for making our libraries relevant to everybody within our communities, and ensuring the continuing sustainability of a much loved public service. Essex Libraries staff have the professional skills, experience and knowledge to run and promote suitable events, and the council should not interfere and should not be allowed to stop our libraries from being places for everyone. t’s always been vital to ensure that public libraries are never manipulated by any politicians' personal opinions or dislikes.

There are many stories like this but this is a good example.  A miniature staffordshire bull terrier was walking quietly on lead when he was attacked by two off lead dogs.  during the melee, a passer-by was nipped by the staffy as it tried to fight back.  Though the injury was not bad the police were called and have taken the staffy.  He will likely be held under the dangerous dogs act and even destroyed. Every day, dogs are attacked whilst on lead by dogs running free.  The police won't intervene.  Thousands of pounds are wasted on vet fees and there is high emotional cost to the owners. Presently, it is not illegal to have a dog off lead in public places.  Off lead, they can cause injury and car accidents.  Dogs should be on their lead on public pathways and highways and other designated areas.  Owners do not have full control of them otherwise.

 My name is Peter, and I'm an AuDHD adult with Dyspraxia. During my youth, I was failed by the education system in nearly every conceivable way, and as such developed what is now referred to as "Emotionally Based School Avoidance". Unlike a lot of parents now pursued by authorities with threats of fines and social services involvement, I was left, alone, unable to attend school, in a near constant state of overwhelm and burnout. My family were never informed about Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. This law mandates the provision of education by the Local Authority if a child is unable to attend school. It never came up. Not from the schools I attended, mental health professionals, nor any other source. As such, I was left without direction, and never able to achieve my full potential. By neither funding nor obligating Local Authorities to follow the law, successive governments have thereby broken the law. Section 19 could have been a lifeline for me, and tens of thousands, if not more, neurodivergent children failed by the Education system since 1996. This issue is increasingly important for parents of children receiving or awaiting SEND provisions, as many Neurodivergent children, and children with learning differences burn out and face the consequences of Complex-PTSD as a result of their needs not being met, and facing sensory, social, emotional and information overload in a school environment. I see the stories about children and parents either struggling to acquire, or receiving insufficient SEND provisions, and children and parents being blamed when a child is so emotionally overwhelmed they cannot attend school. Threats of fines, and social services involvement and worse pursue them. By making the government honour Section 19 of the Education Act 1996, I hope to see to it that no neurodivergent or learning different child suffers the same as I did in my youth. I am in the process of starting a petition on the gov.uk website to bring Local Authorities and the Government to account. 

I have stood for human rights and environmental justice for years and have always opposed the Zion state but the escalation in the destruction of Palestine and now Lebanon, is too much and we should stand for justice. This man is wanted by the ICC for what adds up to more death and destruction than Putin yet we say nothing. Like the Nowak case, this isn't about race, it's about humanity.

AI glasses with recording capabilities create a serious threat to privacy and personal safety. Unlike traditional cameras, they can be worn discreetly in everyday situations, making it difficult for people to know when they are being recorded. People should have the right to move through public spaces without the fear that they are being filmed, identified, or recorded without their knowledge or meaningful consent. There are growing concerns about these devices being misused to record strangers in vulnerable situations, including women in public spaces, people exercising in gyms, and individuals in private or sensitive environments, with footage potentially being shared online without permission. Although some AI glasses have visible recording indicators, these safeguards can be undermined if they are easily hidden or covered, making it harder for members of the public to recognise when they are being recorded. The development of facial recognition and identity-matching technology alongside wearable cameras raises further concerns. If someone can identify a stranger and connect their face to personal online information, it risks removing the basic expectation of anonymity in everyday life. A person sitting near you on public transport could potentially discover your identity and access personal information that you never chose to share with them. This creates particular risks for vulnerable groups, including children and young people, who may be recorded, identified, or exposed online without understanding the consequences. The UK must act now to protect privacy before these technologies become widespread and the ability to control our own images, identities, and personal information is lost.

They're planning to close an important ward at Liverpool's Alder Hay Children's Hospital, that treats sick children in need of care-  not just from surrounding areas but from all over the country and abroad, and it's downright irresponsible. Mothers will be horrified that an important Children's Hospital wants to close a ward at a time where we hear stories of long waiting lists and patients being treated in corridors. The Health Secretary MUST step in and make sure all wards at Alder Hay are kept open.