Brixton Market as we know it could disappear.  Brixton’s markets are the heart of our community. For decades, they have acted as hubs for independent businesses. These businesses have brought together people, cultures and heritage and driven Brixton's local economy.  But, private equity developers are now trying to buy Brixton Village and Market Row. This could mean the evicting of our local independent traders, hiked rents, and Brixton Market filled with faceless multinational chains.  We have been working on an counter-bid to compete with these traders, but our corporate sale window has been narrowed from 6 months to just days, with bidding now ending on Monday, 22nd June. But we are fighting back, and we need your help!  Local traders from the market are launching an emergency community counter-bid to bring the market into community ownership.  But we need to show, how many of us stand behind this. Sign this petition to support for Brixton markets staying independent Find out more about this campaign, and how you can support further here: https://www.instagram.com/brixton.village/ 

Just days ago, Elon Musk used his massive platform X to fan the flames of violence on UK streets — by personally amplifying dangerous lies, and offering far-right thugs a powerful digital megaphone to organise masked mobs in Belfast, destroying local businesses and leaving foreign-born NHS heroes barricaded in their homes. Then, that same week, Musk became the world’s first trillionaire. Keir Starmer’s big fix? A social media ban for under-16s that barely scratches the surface. Australia's ban shows it's a useless, unworkable sticking plaster. Worse, it lets tech bosses off the hook for the damage they cause to our mental health, safety, and democracy. Right now, tech giants hide behind a huge legal loophole. They claim they are just "neutral hosts," not publishers, pretending they don't choose or push what we see. But they do. Their algorithms are designed to promote outrage and conspiracy because that’s what makes these unaccountable tech billionaires richer — leaving everyday citizens to foot the bill for the real-world damage they cause. We can blow this loophole apart. Cross-party MPs have just signed a letter to the Prime Minister demanding emergency laws to make these tech bosses legally and financially liable when they cause harm. If thousands of us back them right now, we can force the PM to act. Sign the urgent petition to the PM to demand he holds Big Tech accountable – before we deliver it to No 10.

This tragic, horrific case has, like any caring human being, affected me enormously. There have been far too many little children horrifically mistreated & murdered in the UK & many could have been prevented as opportunities were missed & multi agencies were not aligned. These agencies, in a case like this, should not be able to deal solely with failings by an internal inquiry and policing themselves. A full, independent, impartial inquiry is essential to establish transparency & implement essential change when necessary.

In the first lockdown of 2020, I was playing frisbee on this field with my five-year-old son. That morning, a contractor arrived and asked us to leave so that the field could be fenced off and used as a construction compound for the nearby student accommodation development. I made enquiries at the time and was assured that the field would be returned to public use within six months. My son turns twelve this month. For more than half of his childhood, this field has remained closed to the community it was meant to serve. I walk past it every day. I remember children playing football there, families walking their dogs, and people simply enjoying an open green space in the middle of our town. Instead, for years, residents have looked at fencing, rubble and an unfinished site. What was once a community asset has become a daily reminder of promises that were never kept. Penryn has lost enough. It is time to restore this field and return it to the people who should have been able to enjoy it all along. I hope there is still time for me to have a kick-about there with my son.

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.

I feel like my freedom to express myself has been restricted and it we will be reluctant to stay after school to revise as the dress code is very restrictive and generally uncomfortable. This makes the usual casual school environment feel like an office environment that makes some feel uninspired to learn. Also, the unaffordability of formal clothing in this economy makes it unsuitable for every party involved, unless the academy is willing to fund this new dress code not everyone will be able to afford it. If it isn't broken don't fix it .

As a dental nurse, and especially as an apprentice navigating the demands of training alongside full-time work, it's clear to me that our profession is profoundly undervalued, and our pay should absolutely reflect the immense effort and skill we pour into our roles. We're not just 'helping out'; we're the backbone of dental practices, directly contributing to patient safety and the success of every procedure. From meticulous infection control and preparing complex surgeries to providing vital emotional support for anxious patients, our responsibilities are diverse and critical. Personally, juggling rigorous training with the intense day-to-day demands of practice life, it's incredibly challenging, and seeing the sheer dedication and hard work from qualified dental nurses around me only reinforces the feeling that our current wages simply don't do justice to the level of precision, responsibility, and emotional intelligence required. The stress, the constant learning, the physical demands – it all adds up, and it's frankly disheartening to know that our essential contributions to public health and patient well-being aren't adequately compensated. We deserve more for the indispensable work we do.

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.