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This website facilitates internet abuse which is sick and offensive and we petition for the UK Government to actively work with the appropriate US agencies to get it closed down. One recent example featured on the BBC referred to the abuse suffered by Heidi Crowter, age 16, who has Down's syndrome. The pictures of Heidi featured in the report were created by users from 9gag for the sole purpose to mock people with disabilities. Such intentional malice directed towards the most vulnerable of society cannot be ignored. 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It would prevent the majority of motorway pile ups and save many lives.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-09-27T19:59:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:28.075Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-28T12:51:32.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-28T12:51:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-27T19:59:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":33766,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33766.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Allow women to access criminal record of partners to stop domestic violence","background":null,"additional_details":"We want to keep the safety of women, so this prevents further domestic violence. Also we think this is a good way to access the history of partners criminal record, due to this the women will be allowed to choose their partner without any fear.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-05-08T09:22:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:09.380Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-16T07:01:03.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-16T07:01:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-08T09:22:19.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":39482,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39482.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"should be able to shoot a burglar in your house","background":null,"additional_details":"A person should be allowed to shoot a burglar our intruder if they are in there house and causing a threat but would not be able to shoot them if they are running away. 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Many of these schemes were created in the seventies/eighties when returns on investment were relatively high; certainly  much higher than these days. At age 70, GAD rules come into play, designed, no doubt , to protect the remaining fund at that time.\r\nHowever, the rules can reduce the income by a huge amount, even to just over 40% gross, certainly affecting hard won lifestyle. The government loses a sizeable tax take and the individual loses spending power into the economy.\r\nThe situation urgently requires review, with some mitigation of the rules in mind.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-05-14T11:28:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:10.134Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-17T08:10:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T08:10:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-14T11:28:43.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34028,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34028.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change in UK food standards to ensure all fresh food is organically produced.","background":null,"additional_details":"Food is what fuels us, it helps us grow, provides us with the nutrients we need to live.  Common sense right?  So what happens if we consume food which contains toxins and chemicals daily?  Changes to our genetic make up, ill health, cancer even??\r\n\r\nThere is a need for a review of food standards in this country (and worldwide, but one step at a time!).\r\n\r\nThe benefits of organic farming are numerous, both from a health perspective and economically.  Smoking and alcohol are often cited as being bad for our health, but isn't it double standards to then have chemical ridden foods in the shops?\r\n\r\nLet's ask for the Government to seriously consider reviewing this issue including larger subsidies for farmers growing organically, legislation which ensures supermarkets etc. have to provide a higher percentage of organic food in their shops and high scale publicity of the health benefits of eating organically...five a day, but chemical free!\r\n\r\nThanks for reading and signing!\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-05-15T20:40:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:10.314Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-23T12:54:35.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-23T13:54:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-15T20:40:26.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34103,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34103.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"re openkildwick and crosshills railway station","background":null,"additional_details":" Kildwick and crosshills station was opened in late 1847 it is about two miles from both Cross Hills and Kildwick, is now the nearest station to all five villages. ]\r\nSome former railway buildings have survived in this area, although they have been sold for other uses, but a signal box which stood beside the level crossing was demolished following the resignalling and electrification of the route in 1993–4. There is a former railway goods yard on the southern side of the track between the bridge and the level crossing and this is now used as a depot for road repairs by the local council.\r\nThe station was closed on 22 March 1965[7] but the line remains in use for freight, express passenger and local passenger trains. It is the main line from Leeds to Carlisle and Morecambe. Proposals have been put forward on several occasions to re-open the station in recent years, but none of these have been successful thus far (due to funding problems). Is it not time to re think after 47 years\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-05-17T18:51:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:10.570Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-18T08:40:29.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-18T08:40:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-17T18:51:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34335,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34335.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Mandatory pet health insurance for pets","background":null,"additional_details":"Many pets today are uninsured.\r\n\r\nAs a result many owners without pet health insurance are faced with the dilema of putting an animal down due to a lack of funds in order to treat their pet.\r\nAnimals cannot advocate for themselves, it is up to someone else to advocate on behalf of them.\r\nMandatory pet health insurance will ensure that no owner will be placed in the position of not being able to afford adequate care for their pet.\r\nPet health insurance will benefit pets, allowing them to receive veterinary care to prevent their suffereing, and thus improving their quality of life.\r\nI therefore propose that health insurance for pets should be made mandatory for pets such as; dogs, cats and horses.\r\nNot only will pets benefit, owners will too prevent excessive spending on pet health bills.\r\nI propose that the government should also place a cap on the maximum monthly fee that insurance companies can charge to prevent monopolistic practices.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-05-24T22:34:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:11.277Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-29T14:38:54.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-29T14:38:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-24T22:34:08.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34648,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34648.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop Footballers Who Take Lives Through Drinking and Driving Being Allowed Back Into Football","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop allowing footballers from returning to the profession they love after they commit heinous crimes. It was announced in May 2012 that Luke McCormick will be given the chance to train with Swindon Town FC. This after he had needlessly taken the lives of 2 children after drinking and driving and only served half of his extremely lenient 7 years and 4 months custodial sentence. Another high-profile example of this was the return to football by Lee Hughes who is now playing in the third tier of English football despite serving a prison term for leaving the scene after killing a fellow driver following a drink-drive journey.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-03T22:49:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:12.276Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-07T08:53:33.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-07T08:53:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-03T22:49:16.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":39995,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39995.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"MPs to have strong constituency links","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like a law which requires candidate MPs to have to live in their constituency for a minimum of five years before standing for election.  This would prevent the imposition of people unfamiliar with an area, in order to give them a 'safe seat'.  Living in the area would include being a householder and paying Council Tax.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-08T19:46:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:29.952Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-09T12:56:06.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-09T12:56:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-08T19:46:35.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34879,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34879.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Call For Increased Protection And Rights For Iatrogenic Patients","background":null,"additional_details":"Our health is of vital importance to every one of us. If it is compromised in any way, we suffer. As a result, many people place immense faith in health professionals.\r\n\r\nSadly, medics are only human, and they get things WRONG. IATROGENIC SUFFERING is that which relates to medical disorders, symptoms, injuries, etc. caused inappropriately by any clinician through his/her (mis)diagnosis, manner or treatment. (Extract from S.I.N. website).\r\n\r\nFaith can be misplaced; medical errors can be denied, hidden, and investigations thwarted. If you, or a family member/friend, are suffering as a result of a medical blunder, you may know the additional agony of a complaints system that fails you.\r\n\r\nIatrogenic patients deserve rights and protection. They deserve a fair deal. Please, sign up!\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-12T13:40:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.057Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-13T11:50:31.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-13T11:50:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-12T13:40:01.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":40108,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40108.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make laws for vegetarianism in restaurants","background":null,"additional_details":"Set strict rules for what restaurants can classify as 'vegetarian' on menus. This will stop restaurants from marking food which contains cochineal, geletine, rennet, etc as vegetarian. If restaurants cannot guarantee this, then they should not mark food as 'V'.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-11T12:34:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:30.375Z","rejected_at":"2017-06-21T12:39:40.289Z","opened_at":"2012-10-12T07:23:19.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-12T07:23:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-11T12:34:59.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"Removed at request of petitioner."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34955,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34955.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Open-Minded, Not One-Track-Minded, Diagnosis, Please.","background":null,"additional_details":"In 2009, the Healthcare Commission found that missed/wrong diagnoses were a major cause of complaints regarding the NHS : affecting @ 1 in 6 patients. A recent review of biopsies at Bristol Royal Infirmary shows the issue remains significant.\r\nTo reduce this risk, it is imperative that clinicians:\r\n1. Have more time to assess patients, conduct investigations, and formulate working diagnoses.\r\n2. Adopt holistic, patient-centred practices.\r\n3. Make appropriate and timely referrals to specialist services for support/advice.\r\n4. Combine resources to work collaboratively on complex cases.\r\n5. Routinely consider differential diagnoses, however rare or unusual, rather than the seemingly obvious, or \"easiest option\".\r\n6. STOP THINKING THEY KNOW BEST, INSTEAD, LISTEN TO THE PATIENT!\r\nDiagnoses influence treatment - the \"depressed\" patient may actually have been ABUSED. The patient labelled with \"irritable bowels\" may truly have COLON CANCER.\r\nMISDIAGNOSIS CAN KILL. Sign up to stop this!\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-14T16:53:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.295Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-15T09:31:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-15T09:31:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-14T16:53:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35029,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35029.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reimburse Tax Payers","background":null,"additional_details":"Take a leaf out of the Australian Government's book.\r\nInstead of issuing more money to the banks to enable them to issue cheaper loans.\r\nDistribute to all British taxpayers in current employment over the age of e.g. 25 years old the sum of e.g. £20,000\r\nThis would encourage the following results:\r\n1. An increase in consumer confidence, spending power.\r\n2. Loans and mortgages reduced.\r\n3.  Savings and Investment.\r\nWhilst banks have issued bonuses to themselves the taxpayer has seen no return in their pockets for the bailout or been issued with any shares.\r\nThe issue of cash or shares would boost taxpayers’ confidence in the government and the banks.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-17T01:05:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.532Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-18T06:57:34.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-18T06:57:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-17T01:05:31.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35219,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35219.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"reduce fuel duty tax by 50p","background":null,"additional_details":"Reduce the fuel duty tax by 50 pence to alleviate the cost of living and help stimulate the economy. With the news today of a couple of UK banks having the credit rating reduced it is going to be harder to lend money and therefore the government plans to stimulate the UK economy will fail.\r\n\r\nWe need to reduce fuel duty tax by 50p to help business and Joe public which will in turn help stimulate the UK economy.\r\n\r\nThis would bring the cost of fuel to around 89p per L. That would help businesses and the people who depend on there cars to get around and help give the economy a kick start. then every 12month put it up 10p per year for 5 year. to bring it back inline when the economy will be hopefully back on its feet ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-22T16:30:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.185Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-25T09:37:26.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-25T09:37:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-22T16:30:21.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35390,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35390.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stamp Down On Tax Avoiders","background":null,"additional_details":"I think the government should stamp down on anyone that doesn't pay the right amount of tax according to their earnings and anyone that avoids tax by joining schemes. We should all pay tax ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-27T12:28:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.709Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-03T07:21:35.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-03T07:21:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-27T12:28:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35536,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35536.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Department for International Development to fund BBC World Service","background":null,"additional_details":"The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will lose its budget for funding the BBC World Service by 2014 and it will then have to be paid for out of the licence fee, which is itself frozen in cash terms.\r\nWe the undersigned want the Government to rethink the plan and instead hand over responsibility for funding it to the Department for International Development.\r\nBritain is in danger of losing its voice in the world, and people all over the world are in danger of losing their only access to independent news and vital educational resources, if the World Service has to compete for funds against BBC services which are more directly accessible to UK residents.\r\nWhile every other department suffers under the austerity cuts, the DFID is seeing massive increases in its budget.  The amount (£280 million) being spent on aid to India and which the Indian government says it no longer wants, is almost exactly what the BBC World Service costs to run.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-30T12:10:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.211Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-09T11:34:03.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-09T11:34:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-30T12:10:19.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35538,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35538.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bankers fines (issued by FSA) should be directly redistributed to bank customers","background":null,"additional_details":"Barclay's bank has just been fined 290 million GBP by the FSA and equivalent authorities in the US. Shouldn't the customers of Barclay's, and other banks in future, benefit from this cash? It should be issued to customers as a tax free lump sum compensation.\r\n\r\nGovernment should legislate to make all fines issued by FSA to be channelled directly back to customers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-06-30T12:48:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.215Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-03T07:25:42.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-03T07:25:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-30T12:48:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35895,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35895.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Raise Tax Credits threshold to at least the Minimum Income Standard (MIS)","background":null,"additional_details":"The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said its annual Minimum Income Standard (MIS) study suggests families must earn a third more than in 2008, to live within social norms (for details see www.jrf.org.uk/mis). A couple with 2 children need £36,800, single people £16,400 a year, while the figure for a lone parent with one child is £23,900 and a pensioner couple £12,000 each. This MIS standard includes earning enough to eat a balanced diet, run a car and heat the home, it does not include luxury items such as holidays or other things people take for granted. This figure is considerably higher than the recent values introduced by the coalition government meaning thousands of working families have had their tax credits stopped. Most of us are not well off, and relied on this money to help with childcare so that we could both work. The government should raise the tax credit threshold to at least this figure (£36800 for a two-child couple) so that we can all live at the MIS. 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The British have benefited from the relationship with our former colonies through a strong economy developed during the colonial period, the NHS, a healthcare sysytem that ensures high quality care to people FREE, an education sysytem also FREE and anda Welfare state that protects the poor. Our Colonies have however not shared in the benefits. Almost all have suffered chronic and absolute poverty. Aid has made little impact in the past 5 decades, with most of the Millenium Goals (remember them?) not close to be met. Increase Africa's share of world trade by 1% and it will generate many many times more than we give in Aid in a single year ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-04T16:26:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:28.455Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-21T13:40:28.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-21T13:40:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T16:26:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":36198,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36198.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ensure that time spent on foreign country matters by MPs is paid for out of the IDB .7% of GDP and NOT by the taxpayer AGAIN.","background":null,"additional_details":"Many MPs spend much of their time (in development of their international aspirations) dealing with and discussing matters going on in foreign countries.  It has never been addressed that the costs incurred by these MPs during these activities should be treated as a charge against the already HUGE amount of money UK taxpayers are forced to send overseas, against their will.  Any MP who is NOT dealing with matters relating to his constituency, preferring to spend his time dealing with matters going on in foreign countries, should have his costs - expenses and tax free allowances, travel, subsistence etc (the list is endless) NOT taken from the taxpayer AGAIN, but taken from the obligatory allocation of taxpayer pounds to the International Aid Budget, which is not supported by the majority of the population, anyway, and should be made to bear the TRUE total cost of foreign matters dealt with by MPs.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-17T15:14:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:17.297Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-24T14:04:13.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-24T14:04:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-17T15:14:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":36586,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36586.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Immediately scrap ALL government green levy's on households and businesses.","background":null,"additional_details":"The CEO of TATA this week said that the UKs competitive position is degraded by the imposition of green levy's which are not imposed by our direct competitors (despite we are all in the 'big society' of the EU together - despite the absolute disgust of the majority of UK citizens at this abomination) so the question must be asked WHY ARE WE PAYING TO REDUCE THE CARBON GASSES WHEN OUR CLOSEST NEIGHBOURS ARE NOT BOTHERING?  WHEN THE WORLD IMPLODES BECAUSE OF GREEN HOUSE GASSES WE WILL ALL GO AT THE SAME TIME BUT BECAUSE OF OUR LUDICROUS POLITICAL ELITE, WE WILL ALL HAVE SUFFERED MORE WHILE WE WAIT FOR IT TO HAPPEN.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-28T22:39:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:18.519Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-30T07:23:17.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-30T07:23:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-28T22:39:16.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":36601,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36601.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"BENEFIT FORMS TO INCLUDE SHARED OWNERSHIP OPTION","background":null,"additional_details":"The Government have been building more shared ownership houses and have promoted first time buyers to think of this option as a way of getting on the property ladder. Keyworker shared ownership schemes to keep key community services also promoted this as affordable housing to keep keyworkers in the local area. What happens however if you are a keyworker who becomes ill and needs to claim benefits to meet outgoings?? When all forms, CAB computer programmes, local councils in fact nearly all forms do not recognise you have a mortgage and pay rent. Most say we only have option for one or the other. This makes it hard to claim and claimants may not be achieving the eligibility for the benefits they would most likely get if just renting or just buying a house. I think all forms should represent the society as a whole with the appropriate options. I hope the government will not only reform their benefits but the benefit forms too ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-07-29T19:33:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:18.569Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-31T09:08:12.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-31T09:08:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-29T19:33:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":36961,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36961.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Separate Teams for England, Scotland, Wales at Rio Olympics","background":null,"additional_details":"When Hoy won gold in cycling his parents waved a sign with the Scottish flag, when Jones won gold in taekwondo she paraded a Welsh flag. None of the  English competitors waved St George flags. Only the English truly support Team GB. It's time for us to have separate teams in the Olympics. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should have their own Olympic Teams at Rio in 2016.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-08-09T21:51:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:19.812Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-17T14:02:50.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-17T14:02:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-09T21:51:53.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37040,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37040.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make Fishing Licence exactly one year duration","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently if you buy a full fishing rod licence it will run out on the 31 March regardless of when it was purchased. Theoretically therefore if you wanted to go fishing legally on 1st March for example you would need to buy a full licence which would only be valid for the rest of that month. In comparison with something like car tax for instance this is ridiculous.\r\n\r\nPlease sign this petition if you believe the law should change to make fishing licences valid for one full year from the date of purchase.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-08-12T09:53:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.085Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-13T15:05:41.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-13T15:05:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-12T09:53:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37484,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37484.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Support Military Wives Flexible Working","background":null,"additional_details":"Many military wives (and husbands) do not/cannot work due to their commitment to their spouses jobs!  Organisations should leap at the chance to have such dedicated, ambitious and focused employees, even if only for a few years.\r\nWhy isnt more being done for those people behind the scenes of the British Armed Forces who spend their days supporting their spouses, face being alone for months and have to sacrifice their careers? Why is it known that if you are a military spouse, you should never mention this in a job interview?!?!\r\nThe government should make more organisations support this network of people, offer more flexible working terms & promote recruitment equality! They are supporting the front line service men and women who give everything for your country!!! 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True competition in the form of open access operators who are forced to compete in true free market conditions results in better quality of service for the passengers as companies are forced to 'improve or die'. It also spurs new services between destinations not currently provided.\r\n\r\nA franchise holder can sit back knowing it has a government sponsored monopoly for x years.\r\n\r\nFranchising should only be used as a last resort where the Dft determines that a particular service is needed but no open access operator is providing it.\r\n\r\nAs the East Coast franchise is currently run by the DfT and is up for renewal shortly it would be a perfect opportunity to let open access thrive as there are already 2 OA operators on this route and another (GNER) waiting in the wings","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-08-27T13:14:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:22.660Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-28T08:50:32.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-28T08:50:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-27T13:14:57.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37858,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37858.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Build a new commercial airport in Tim Yeo's constituency","background":null,"additional_details":"I propose that a new commercial airport be built in Tim Yeo's constituency of South Suffolk.\r\n\r\nIf possible it should be placed as close to his constituency home as possible.  As he is keen on new airport infrastructure in the South he should fully support this proposal.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-08-28T09:55:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:22.807Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-29T08:21:00.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-29T08:21:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-28T09:55:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":38444,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/38444.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Legalise the sale of pure codeine over the counter.","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to see pure codeine available over the counter, instead of the drugs which are a mix of codeine and ibuprofen.\r\n\r\nThe drugs which contain ibuprofen are causing serious harm, including stomach ulcers and bowel problems, liver problems and kidney problems. in those who are addicted to them.\r\n\r\nObviously sale of the codeine would be regulated in a similar way to the sale of tobacco.\r\n\r\nSo:\r\n\r\nCodeine must not be sold to anyone under the age of 18.\r\n\r\nBuyers must first discuss the need for the drug with a trained pharmacist and those who are dependent should be allowed to buy it under the condition that they seek help for the addiction, so the pharmacist passes them a leaflet directing them to an addiction support agency. Sale may only continue with a go ahead from the support agency, and be supplied in such a way that the addict can taper down slowly. on a reducing dose until they can stop.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-09-10T16:20:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:24.640Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-11T09:31:09.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-11T09:31:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-10T16:20:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":3341,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/3341.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Healthy School Food","background":null,"additional_details":"Ban Junk Food from schools","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-04T21:11:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:30.876Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T09:56:08.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T09:56:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T21:11:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":38912,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/38912.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce crime, HIV, drug usage, drug related deaths by decriminalisation of all drugs","background":null,"additional_details":"We, the undersigned, hereby petition the UK government to be pioneers in Drug Policy.\r\n\r\nIt has been proven that the 'War on Drugs' (Nixon) is connected to the 'War on HIV'.\r\nAll you have to do is search 'WAR on HIV' in Google and you will see for yourself that the two are INEXTRICABLY linked.\r\n\r\nThere is no scientific reason why Alcohol should be legal and no other drug shouldn't. Some, currently classed as recreational, drugs would be beneficial to a lot of people suffering with pain, chronic illnesses and mental problems.\r\n\r\nThe public should be educated and drugs should be regulated.\r\n\r\nWe petition the government to decriminalise and educate as the HIV epidemic will never come under control otherwise.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-09-18T11:55:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:26.272Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-19T08:13:52.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-19T08:13:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-18T11:55:29.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":39632,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39632.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"No VAT on essentials e.g. clothes, cleansing products, toilet roll, etc","background":null,"additional_details":"The Government brands these everyday essential items as luxury when it comes to VAT, yet they say how important it is to:\r\n1. wash your hands with soap to stop diseases spreading\r\n2. wear clothes to keep warm and because in public its the law\r\n3. live in a clean environment to stop you getting ill\r\n\r\nI ask the Government to remove VAT on these items as it is not justified because of these reasons","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-02T14:08:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:28.658Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-04T08:00:43.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-04T08:00:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-02T14:08:05.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":39698,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39698.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Petition against a Sainsbury in Baildons Historic Village","background":null,"additional_details":"There has been plans to build a Sainsburys in Baildon Village on the Ian Clough Hall carpark. This is completely impractical and Baildon will be at a loss of parking spaces for the businesses in the area and as a result, more congestion of traffic!\r\nIt will de-value the properties surrounding the area as well and will cause major disruption to Baildon. Also, as it is a historic village, there is a graveyard next door to Ian Clough Hall that has been there for many decades. It would be disrespectful to destroy or damage it in any way.\r\nWe have 5 supermarkets within a 5 mile radius; 2 Co-ops in Baildon Village, Asda in Shipley, Morrisions in Guiseley, a B&M and Tesco Express on Otley Road.\r\n\r\nWe, as a village, do not need and certainly do want a Sainsbury! We want these discussions stopped and refused.  It will cause more harm than good to the Village of Baildon. Please sign this petition and make sure that the Sainsburys is not build and Baildon is left as it is!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-03T14:14:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:28.942Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-08T07:53:52.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-08T07:53:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-03T14:14:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":39700,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39700.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"UKBA - Stop manual paper applications, go electronic go green...","background":null,"additional_details":"It is so sad and disappointing to see that,there is no online electronic system to fill the immigration forms across all immigration visa categories at UKBA. UKBA (in country applications), requires applicants to print huge forms and fill it manually. For Example: - Tier 1 extension application has around 60+ pages and on an avg 1/2 of the application is left blank as it is not applicable to the applicant.\r\n\r\nWhile this has an adverse effect on the environment, it is error prone(any errors requires re-printing application form)  and time consuming to both applicant and the case worker.\r\n\r\nMoreover, UKBA introduced electronic applications for out of country applicants, but not for in country applicants.\r\n\r\nUKBA should upgrade there systems (like USA does) and provide various other services like online application tracking system etc..\r\n\r\nI urge UKBA to make a note of above and do the needful immediately...","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-03T15:02:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:28.949Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-10T16:06:00.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-10T16:06:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-03T15:02:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":39975,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/39975.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bring Virgin Media to Hull","background":null,"additional_details":"This is to try and get Virgin Media to bring their cable products to the whole (this includes places such as orchard park estate which karoo seem to have neglected) of Hull, including TV, Phone and Broadband.\r\n\r\nThis is to give the people of Hull a true alternative to karoo.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-08T13:15:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:29.886Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-12T12:04:48.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-12T12:04:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-08T13:15:01.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":40363,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40363.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Theresa May to be removed","background":null,"additional_details":"The hypocrisy that was displayed by Theresa May on 16/10/2012 displays fully well how unfit she is for her current position.\r\n\r\nShe allowed the extradition of a Muslim man with aspergers syndrome, Talha Ahsan to be deported to America even when he pleaded not guilty.\r\nShe allowed Babar Ahmad (another Muslim) to be extradited to America even though British courts were not able to prosecute him for over 7 years due to a lack of evidence.\r\nYet she steps in and does everything in her power to prevent the extradition of Gary Mckinnon, a non Muslim man who has pleaded guilty to his crimes, he also has aspergers syndrome. The only difference between him and Talha is that he pleaded guilty and he is not Muslim, where as Talha pleaded innocent and was a Muslim.\r\n\r\nShe must be removed from her position for having double standards and showing clear racism and Islamaphobic behavior. 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It is unjust and unfair as to why these children have been trapped in these Child Trust Funds for over 2 years  which are basically obsolete now and have to wait another 15 months to be able to transfer their savings to Junior Isa's.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2014-01-08T13:49:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:37.808Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-01-09T08:46:30.000Z","closed_at":"2015-01-09T08:46:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-01-08T13:49:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":40799,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40799.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Protect private sector pensions","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently pension funds are not protected and they have a warning which states that you can get back less than you have paid in. The pension money should be protected and ALL funds should have set a minimum target of return which is above the inflation. At the end of tax year value of pension fund should be considered as capital and be protected.\r\nAll individual must pay in full any loan, bills, etc. - together with interest. It seems big institutions are immune and not punished for not paying back what was given to them for managing and safe keeping. Moreover, annual management charge should be a function of return not capital - if they manage monies in improper way and fail to get returns above inflation AMC shall not be paid!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-25T11:36:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:32.616Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-29T10:58:55.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-29T10:58:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-25T11:36:31.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":40838,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40838.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the motorcycle/moped driving licence changes in 2013","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is to stop the the motorcycle driving licence changes that are scheduled to take effect on January 13th 2013. (Click this link to find out what the changes are: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/new-driving-licence-rules-for-mopeds-motorcycles-and-tricycles )\r\nThe government should reconsider the radical changes they are making to the motorcycle laws. Changing the age restrictions by the amount they are is ridiculous. Motorcycle are thought to be dangerous, but it's not the bike, it's the way its ridden. I suggest the age restrictions are kept the same, but the training and tests that is needed to get you licence is made more in-depth.\r\nI urge you to sign this petition. We need to get our voices heard,\r\nThank-You.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-25T23:02:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:32.760Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-26T09:45:41.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-26T10:45:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-25T23:02:16.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":41286,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41286.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"CRBs do not prove that a person is of good character","background":null,"additional_details":"At the moment CRB checks only prove that a person has/has not committed some kind of offence in their past. It does not, however, show that a person is suitable for the role they are applying for. It also only proves that a person has been caught. Someone could get away with crimes against the very people they are supposed to be caring for years without being caught. This is why I think that a clean CRB does not always show the true picture of someone’s character/personality.\r\nI am proposing that the Government should introduce a compulsory additional test of character/personality so that the wrong people are not employed in sensitive job roles. This test should be a compulsory part of the employers interview process.\r\nHaving personally worked with some of the most uncaring people I have ever met I do think this test needs to be introduced as soon as possible.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-06T11:41:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.266Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-06T14:07:14.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-06T14:07:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-06T11:41:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":41449,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41449.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Petitions to force a local elections","background":null,"additional_details":"Residents within a local authority should have the power to bring forward a local election 6 months after the previous election if the newly elected body hasn't fulfilled its promises. This will be done by creating a position, 51% of the numbers that voted in the election would be needed to force through an election.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-09T15:36:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.764Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-13T15:07:26.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-13T15:07:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-09T15:36:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":41472,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41472.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Close the BBC, split it up and sell it off to raise funds for the economy","background":null,"additional_details":"In the light of the Jimmy Savile BBC Scandal, and in the light of the BBC attacking the government over the vexatious attack by the BBC on Lord McAlpine, and in view of the recent survey that shows the UK public do not trust the BBC.  I call upon the government to give serious consideration to disbanding the BBC and splitting it up and selling it off to the private sector.\r\n\r\nThis would raise an absolute forturne for public funds which are sorely needed in the current economic climate.\r\n\r\nPlease lend your support to this petition and sign it. Thank you.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-10T08:39:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.833Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-14T14:55:29.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-14T14:55:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-10T08:39:17.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42432,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42432.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Car Insurance,Young Drivers","background":null,"additional_details":"I am a 21 year old driver with a clean driving history .I passed on my first test and have been driving for three years safely and sensibly,being the second driver on my fathers insurance policy.Having recently aquiring employment further away from home means I have to have my own car for which I ofcourse require a car and insurance,the quotes I am recieving range from £4,000 to £14,000 some of the companies will not even give me a quote.My frustration and annoyance lead me to ask for your help what can I do to convince the insurance companies to insure me at a reasonable price.As you can understand I need my car in order to keep my job.\r\nI urge you to help all drivers,young and old to overcome this huge issue and to create a situation where everyone who needs a car can be allowed to drive without these obstacles.\r\n\r\nLooking forward to hearing from you.\r\nYours sincerely,\r\nMohammad Ali","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-27T21:11:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:37.539Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-28T09:37:06.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-28T09:37:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-27T21:11:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42481,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42481.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Support high-rise developments for environmental benefits","background":null,"additional_details":"Government minister Nick Boles has stated that he wants  more than 1500 square miles of open countryside developed to meet Britain's housing needs.\r\nWe believe that this will lead to a loss of farmland, recreational space and wildlife habitat and will result in developments that necessitate the use of cars, trains and buses for residents.\r\nWe believe that the Government should be encouraging the development of high-rise housing developments. They will be modelled on successful developments in cities such as Vancouver and Melbourne which are consistently ranked well in livability surveys.\r\nHigh-rise developments can shift commutes from the streets to the elevators, reducing local and global pollution.\r\nThey must not be confined to the large cities but will include larger towns such as Maidenhead in Berkshire.\r\nIn summary, housing developments must be designed to look upon Britain's beautiful countryside, not be built upon it.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-29T08:47:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:37.678Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-29T09:33:02.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-28T09:33:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-29T08:47:59.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42562,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42562.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban HGV overtaking within 1 mile of motorway junction","background":null,"additional_details":"Ban HGVs from overtaking within 1 mile of the approach to any motorway exit junction.\r\n\r\n(i.e. no HGV overtaking from the blue 1 mile sign which is situated before every motorway exit junction).\r\n\r\nThis is necessary to prevent HGVs involved in these manoeuvres from obstructing motorway junctions.\r\nThese extremely slow overtaking manoeuvres in the vicinity of junctions too often create dangerous obstructions for other drivers and prevent the safe and steady exit for other vehicles off the motorway.\r\n\r\nPlease help make motorway driving safer by supporting the request for this ban.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-30T12:33:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:37.948Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-03T09:38:39.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-03T09:38:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-30T12:33:02.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42676,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42676.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"SAY NO TO LEVENSON Keep a free press.","background":null,"additional_details":"If the recommendations of the Levenson Enquiry are implemented you can say goodbye to investigative journalism. No more reports about corrupt practices in parliament, no more about tax dodgers, no more about child abusers, no more about failures in the NHS and all the rest. Yes the press needs to check their facts and stay within all current legislation but they MUST NOT HAVE THEIR HANDS TIED. Without a free press the UK will descend further into a police state where the government controls every aspect of our lives and we will never get to hear about any corruption.  The public have a right and a need to know when dodgy things are going on. Fight those who want the press silenced and sign this petition.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-12-02T11:27:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:38.358Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-06T08:55:00.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-06T08:55:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-02T11:27:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42801,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42801.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"National Anthem and Constitutional Monarchy in the Curriculem","background":null,"additional_details":"The British National Anthem should be taught in all schools.\r\n\r\nChildren should be educated not only in our own history but taught about our constitutional monarchy and governance. This will allow future generations to form their own opinion of the way our country is run, avoiding a potential ignorance and creating a fairer consensus should a referendum take place in the future.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-12-04T16:58:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:38.775Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-11T14:11:02.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-11T14:11:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-04T16:58:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42995,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42995.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reincorporate Coventry back into Warwickshire","background":null,"additional_details":"For much of its history Coventry was the major city in the county of Warwickshire. However, upon the creation of the West Midlands county, Coventry was removed and put into a different county, with which it has far fewer historical or physical links. Coventry and Warwickshire, on the other hand, share many services such as a Chamber of Commerce and a BBC local radio station. Indeed many, often local, people still think that Coventry is part of Warwickshire\r\n\r\nWe propose that the City of Coventry be removed from the county of the West Midlands and reinstated into the ceremonial county of Warwickshire, with unitary authority status to preserve the levels of independence it currently has. 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