Gateshead

The people of Gateshead have contributed a total of 4,314 signatures to 335 currently open petitions. That's below average.

Top petitions in Gateshead

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Seek to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas
   Opened on Wednesday 25th October 2023
   541 signatures so far in Gateshead

2. Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
   Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
   206 signatures so far in Gateshead

3. Seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   193 signatures so far in Gateshead

4. Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
   Opened on Wednesday 1st November 2023
   160 signatures so far in Gateshead

5. Fund continued access to modulators drugs for Cystic Fibrosis patients
   Opened on Wednesday 15th November 2023
   151 signatures so far in Gateshead

6. Ban social media influencers from promoting/advertising cosmetic surgery
   Opened on Wednesday 10th April 2024
   121 signatures so far in Gateshead

7. End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   116 signatures so far in Gateshead

8. Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
   Opened on Monday 16th October 2023
   104 signatures so far in Gateshead

9. Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
   Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
   102 signatures so far in Gateshead

10. Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
    Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
    100 signatures so far in Gateshead

11. Remain neutral in Israel-Palestine conflict and withdraw support for Israel
    Opened on Thursday 12th October 2023
    95 signatures so far in Gateshead

12. Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years.
    Opened on Monday 18th December 2023
    95 signatures so far in Gateshead

13. Create a Palestinian Family Visa Scheme for Palestinian people affected by war
    Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
    90 signatures so far in Gateshead

14. Pause Ofsted inspections and reform how school performance is evaluated
    Opened on Wednesday 6th December 2023
    78 signatures so far in Gateshead

15. Make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence
    Opened on Monday 9th October 2023
    75 signatures so far in Gateshead

16. Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
    Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
    73 signatures so far in Gateshead

17. Call on Hamas to unconditionally surrender and return all the hostages
    Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
    66 signatures so far in Gateshead

18. Allow those already in the UK switching to care visa to bring dependants
    Opened on Wednesday 28th February 2024
    62 signatures so far in Gateshead

19. Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
    Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
    60 signatures so far in Gateshead

20. Make State Pensions tax free
    Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
    58 signatures so far in Gateshead

Open petitions of local interest

1. Ban social media influencers from promoting/advertising cosmetic surgery
   Opened on Wednesday 10th April 2024
   121 signatures so far in Gateshead

2. Extend the Household Support Fund
   Opened on Wednesday 28th February 2024
   27 signatures so far in Gateshead

3. Seek to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas
   Opened on Wednesday 25th October 2023
   541 signatures so far in Gateshead

4. Increase staffing to handle Universal Credit claims and queries
   Opened on Monday 4th March 2024
   51 signatures so far in Gateshead

5. Require local authorities to provide public toilets
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   34 signatures so far in Gateshead

6. Allow those already in the UK switching to care visa to bring dependants
   Opened on Wednesday 28th February 2024
   62 signatures so far in Gateshead

7. Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
   Opened on Wednesday 1st November 2023
   160 signatures so far in Gateshead

8. Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years.
   Opened on Monday 18th December 2023
   95 signatures so far in Gateshead

9. Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
   Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
   206 signatures so far in Gateshead

10. Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
    Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
    60 signatures so far in Gateshead

11. Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
    Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
    102 signatures so far in Gateshead

12. Commit to keeping the Graduate Visa Route
    Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
    36 signatures so far in Gateshead

13. Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
    Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
    100 signatures so far in Gateshead

14. End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
    Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
    116 signatures so far in Gateshead

15. Make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence
    Opened on Monday 9th October 2023
    75 signatures so far in Gateshead

16. Pause Ofsted inspections and reform how school performance is evaluated
    Opened on Wednesday 6th December 2023
    78 signatures so far in Gateshead

17. Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
    Opened on Friday 24th November 2023
    53 signatures so far in Gateshead

18. Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
    Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
    73 signatures so far in Gateshead

19. Exempt international students from increased wage rules for Skilled Worker visas
    Opened on Tuesday 9th January 2024
    14 signatures so far in Gateshead

20. Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy
    Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
    37 signatures so far in Gateshead