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Ministers
Do not remove British citizenship from UK-born dual nationals
Opened on Friday 3rd May 2024
30 signatures so far
Introduce identity cards for all adults with temporary ones for immigrants
Opened on Thursday 2nd May 2024
37 signatures so far
Urge UN Security Council to refer Sri Lanka to the ICC prosecutor
Opened on Thursday 2nd May 2024
228 signatures so far
Urge the USA to support a ceasefire in Gaza
Opened on Tuesday 30th April 2024
80 signatures so far
Allow Ukrainians working in the UK and not receiving benefits to apply for ILR
Opened on Friday 26th April 2024
51 signatures so far
Seek rights for UK citizens who pay into South Korean pension to be refunded
Opened on Thursday 25th April 2024
47 signatures so far
Do not support Israel in any offensive action against Iran
Opened on Monday 22nd April 2024
46 signatures so far
Immediately send more air defence systems to Ukraine
Opened on Monday 22nd April 2024
347 signatures so far
Hold a referendum on the UK's relationship with Israel
Opened on Monday 15th April 2024
50 signatures so far
Review diplomatic relations with Hong Kong
Opened on Friday 12th April 2024
734 signatures so far
Take action to pressure Russia and support refugees over anti-LGBTQ+ measures
Opened on Tuesday 9th April 2024
22 signatures so far
Commit to cutting diplomatic ties with Israel if the Rafah offensive goes ahead
Opened on Thursday 4th April 2024
209 signatures so far
Review removal of Roma, Romani and Traveller children from their communities
Opened on Thursday 28th March 2024
40 signatures so far
Don’t recognise the new government of Pakistan
Opened on Wednesday 27th March 2024
64 signatures so far
Seek to expel USA from the UN using Article 6 of the UN Charter
Opened on Monday 25th March 2024
2,589 signatures so far
Table a motion for a UN protection force in Gaza
Opened on Friday 22nd March 2024
55 signatures so far
Call on Hamas to unconditionally surrender and return all the hostages
Opened on Thursday 21st March 2024
12,298 signatures so far
Freeze Qatari assets in the UK until Qatar expels Hamas leaders
Opened on Tuesday 19th March 2024
99 signatures so far
Urge the Nigerian government to do more to combat kidnapping
Opened on Monday 18th March 2024
23 signatures so far
Allow Ukrainians who are disabled to apply for ILR
Opened on Wednesday 13th March 2024
23 signatures so far
Pay reparations to British citizens of Palestinian origin
Opened on Thursday 7th March 2024
50 signatures so far
Sever diplomatic ties with Russia
Opened on Wednesday 6th March 2024
66 signatures so far
Public Inquiry into UK's role in Israel-Gaza conflict since 7 November
Opened on Thursday 29th February 2024
570 signatures so far
Evacuate children from Rafah, Gaza to a place of safety in the UK
Opened on Monday 26th February 2024
68 signatures so far
End the UK’s adoption of UN Agenda 2030 & the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Opened on Thursday 22nd February 2024
2,933 signatures so far
Review UK-Pakistan relations following concerns about elections
Opened on Tuesday 20th February 2024
58 signatures so far
Seek to start peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
Opened on Friday 16th February 2024
58 signatures so far
Commission an inquiry into UK Arms trade with Israel
Opened on Wednesday 14th February 2024
4,083 signatures so far
Urge Israel to create safe havens outside Gaza for children/civilians from Gaza
Opened on Thursday 25th January 2024
82 signatures so far
Block further support to Ukraine until after an inquiry into use of past aid
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
586 signatures so far
Referendum for UK to be neutral on Israel/Palestine and Ukraine/Russia conflicts
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
1,510 signatures so far
Seek to ensure access to clean water for the people of Palestine
Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
223 signatures so far
Don't take further military action against Houthis or join US maritime coalition
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
337 signatures so far
Review the implications of Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU for East Africa
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
628 signatures so far
Promote worldwide membership of NATO
Opened on Tuesday 23rd January 2024
28 signatures so far
Stop spending taxpayer money to support Ukraine
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
100 signatures so far
Seek to agree a comprehensive international peace plan for the Middle East
Opened on Monday 22nd January 2024
49 signatures so far
Seek to end Turkey’s membership of NATO
Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
26 signatures so far
Seek permanent Gaza ceasefire and provide urgent aid to prevent further deaths
Opened on Wednesday 10th January 2024
1,339 signatures so far
Take concrete steps against Israeli settlements in Palestine
Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
213 signatures so far
For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately
Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
12,516 signatures so far
Pledge 0.25% of GDP to military aid for Ukraine for the next 4 years
Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
2,158 signatures so far
Temporarily bring Suffering Children & Vulnerable Gazan Civilians for treatment
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
78 signatures so far
Urge the UN to send a peacekeeping mission to Balochistan Pakistan
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
14,709 signatures so far
Seek to create war free zones in Palestine, guarded by international army forces
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
117 signatures so far
Ban British Citizens from Joining Any Foreign Military
Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
364 signatures so far
Hold an inquiry into antisemitism including support for terrorist organisations
Opened on Wednesday 20th December 2023
153 signatures so far
Express support for the incoming government of Guatemala
Opened on Wednesday 6th December 2023
21 signatures so far
Review foreign policy in respect of Israel
Opened on Wednesday 29th November 2023
71 signatures so far
Support the establishment of new democratic government in Gaza and the West Bank
Opened on Friday 24th November 2023
73 signatures so far
Government to apologise for UK role in Israel-Palestine conflict
Opened on Thursday 23rd November 2023
334 signatures so far
Withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights
Opened on Thursday 23rd November 2023
1,191 signatures so far
Cut all diplomatic ties with Israel and seek international sanctions
Opened on Wednesday 22nd November 2023
248 signatures so far
Sanction Israel for its occupation of Palestinian territory
Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
437 signatures so far
Take action to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
6,765 signatures so far
Seek to establish an international fleet of hospital ships off the coast of Gaza
Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
235 signatures so far
Require a UK referendum before any UK overseas territory is transferred
Open from Tuesday 7th November 2023 to Tuesday 7th May 2024
24 signatures
Take emergency international action to protect Palestinians
Open from Friday 3rd November 2023 to Friday 3rd May 2024
525 signatures
Seek to develop an international recovery programme for Gaza
Open from Friday 3rd November 2023 to Friday 3rd May 2024
135 signatures
UK should act to address settler violence in the West Bank
Open from Friday 3rd November 2023 to Friday 3rd May 2024
226 signatures
Advocate for expansion of visa-free travel worldwide for BN(O) passport holders
Open from Friday 3rd November 2023 to Friday 3rd May 2024
37 signatures
Seek to prevent bombing of medical facilities in Gaza
Open from Monday 30th October 2023 to Tuesday 30th April 2024
449 signatures
Remain neutral in all foreign conflicts
Open from Monday 30th October 2023 to Tuesday 30th April 2024
32 signatures
Stop spending taxpayer money on foreign aid
Open from Friday 27th October 2023 to Saturday 27th April 2024
163 signatures
Seek to start peace talks between Israel and Palestine to resolve the conflict
Open from Friday 27th October 2023 to Saturday 27th April 2024
238 signatures
Revoke support for the Israeli Government and recognise the State of Palestine
Open from Friday 27th October 2023 to Saturday 27th April 2024
9,447 signatures
Create safe routes for Afghan nationals living in Iran to claim asylum in the UK
Open from Thursday 26th October 2023 to Friday 26th April 2024
23 signatures
Call for an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Gaza
Open from Thursday 26th October 2023 to Friday 26th April 2024
10,055 signatures
Condemn Azerbaijan's actions in Nagorno-Karabakh and introduce sanctions
Open from Wednesday 25th October 2023 to Thursday 25th April 2024
18 signatures
Seek to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas
Open from Wednesday 25th October 2023 to Thursday 25th April 2024
31,608 signatures
Condemn Israel's actions in respect of Gaza
Open from Tuesday 24th October 2023 to Wednesday 24th April 2024
1,882 signatures
Seek international framework recognising the state of Palestine
Open from Tuesday 24th October 2023 to Wednesday 24th April 2024
511 signatures
Help to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza
Open from Thursday 19th October 2023 to Friday 19th April 2024
421 signatures
Increase aid and support for Palestinians
Open from Thursday 19th October 2023 to Friday 19th April 2024
5,899 signatures
Seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Open from Wednesday 18th October 2023 to Thursday 18th April 2024
268,882 signatures
Provide military equipment to Israel
Open from Wednesday 18th October 2023 to Thursday 18th April 2024
165 signatures
Withdraw support for Israel and support Palestine in Israel-Palestine conflict
Open from Wednesday 18th October 2023 to Thursday 18th April 2024
14,811 signatures
Call for Israel to immediately establish a humanitarian corridor in Gaza
Open from Wednesday 18th October 2023 to Thursday 18th April 2024
1,964 signatures
Do not send British troops to Ukraine
Open from Wednesday 18th October 2023 to Thursday 18th April 2024
76 signatures
Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
Open from Monday 16th October 2023 to Tuesday 16th April 2024
199,622 signatures
Remain neutral in Israel-Palestine conflict and withdraw support for Israel
Open from Thursday 12th October 2023 to Friday 12th April 2024
151,549 signatures
Move the British Embassy to Jerusalem
Open from Thursday 12th October 2023 to Friday 12th April 2024
559 signatures
Sanction individuals linked to detention of political prisoners in Pakistan
Open from Wednesday 11th October 2023 to Thursday 11th April 2024
30 signatures
Ban the importation of fashion where worker exploitation is suspected
Open from Friday 6th October 2023 to Saturday 6th April 2024
49 signatures
Pressure Azerbaijan to establish a humanitarian corridor for Artsakhi residents
Open from Friday 29th September 2023 to Friday 29th March 2024
23 signatures
Create a scheme to relocate vulnerable White South Africans to the UK
Open from Monday 11th September 2023 to Monday 11th March 2024
87 signatures
Reduce foreign aid until cost of living crisis ends and NHS funding increases
Open from Monday 11th September 2023 to Monday 11th March 2024
103 signatures
Sanction Poland for failing to return abducted children to the UK
Open from Friday 8th September 2023 to Friday 8th March 2024
537 signatures
Seek only a diplomatic resolution to the military coup in Niger
Open from Wednesday 9th August 2023 to Friday 9th February 2024
70 signatures
Urge the Indian government to better protect its Christian population
Open from Thursday 3rd August 2023 to Saturday 3rd February 2024
115 signatures
Seek to impose a no-fly zone over northern Iraq
Open from Friday 28th July 2023 to Sunday 28th January 2024
18 signatures
Do not increase fees for British National (Overseas) visas
Open from Thursday 20th July 2023 to Saturday 20th January 2024
27 signatures
Hold a referendum on whether the UK should support Ukraine's membership of NATO
Open from Monday 17th July 2023 to Wednesday 17th January 2024
45 signatures
Review the foreign travel advice for Libya
Open from Monday 10th July 2023 to Wednesday 10th January 2024
93 signatures
Sanction individuals responsible for Sino-British Joint Declaration breaches
Open from Monday 10th July 2023 to Wednesday 10th January 2024
22,688 signatures
Urge Japan not to discharge Fukushima treated water
Open from Tuesday 27th June 2023 to Wednesday 27th December 2023
844 signatures
Urge Venezuela to tackle illegal mining and protect the Amazon rainforest
Open from Tuesday 6th June 2023 to Wednesday 6th December 2023
101 signatures
Condemn ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan
Open from Wednesday 31st May 2023 to Thursday 30th November 2023
1,647 signatures
Stop UK Aid money going to organisations with an anti-LGBTQ agenda
Open from Wednesday 31st May 2023 to Thursday 30th November 2023
96 signatures
Donate malaria vaccinations and medications to countries that need them
Open from Tuesday 30th May 2023 to Thursday 30th November 2023
17 signatures
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