Lewisham East

The people of Lewisham East have contributed a total of 6,586 signatures to 533 currently open petitions. That's a lot below average.

Top petitions in Lewisham East

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
   Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
   391 signatures so far in Lewisham East

2. Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners
   Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
   298 signatures so far in Lewisham East

3. Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
   Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
   296 signatures so far in Lewisham East

4. Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
   Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
   284 signatures so far in Lewisham East

5. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
   Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
   270 signatures so far in Lewisham East

6. Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training
   Opened on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
   246 signatures so far in Lewisham East

7. Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
   Opened on Thursday 23rd October 2025
   184 signatures so far in Lewisham East

8. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
   Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
   167 signatures so far in Lewisham East

9. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
   Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
   161 signatures so far in Lewisham East

10. Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
    Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
    140 signatures so far in Lewisham East

11. Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
    Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
    137 signatures so far in Lewisham East

12. Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
    Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
    136 signatures so far in Lewisham East

13. Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
    Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
    136 signatures so far in Lewisham East

14. Strengthen regulation of supported accommodations
    Opened on Friday 17th October 2025
    124 signatures so far in Lewisham East

15. Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
    Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
    119 signatures so far in Lewisham East

16. End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
    Opened on Friday 31st October 2025
    117 signatures so far in Lewisham East

17. Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
    Opened on Monday 22nd December 2025
    93 signatures so far in Lewisham East

18. Do not ban social media for under 16s
    Opened on Wednesday 11th February 2026
    88 signatures so far in Lewisham East

19. Remove power to cancel local government elections
    Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
    81 signatures so far in Lewisham East

20. Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth
    Opened on Friday 10th April 2026
    71 signatures so far in Lewisham East

Open petitions of local interest

1. Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence
   Opened on Thursday 23rd October 2025
   184 signatures so far in Lewisham East

2. Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners
   Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
   298 signatures so far in Lewisham East

3. Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
   Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
   284 signatures so far in Lewisham East

4. Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
   Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
   391 signatures so far in Lewisham East

5. Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
   Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
   296 signatures so far in Lewisham East

6. Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
   Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
   270 signatures so far in Lewisham East

7. Ban councils from discharging housing duty if person refuses long distance offer
   Opened on Wednesday 3rd December 2025
   17 signatures so far in Lewisham East

8. Reverse the state pension age back to 60 for women & 65 for men
   Opened on Monday 2nd February 2026
   12 signatures so far in Lewisham East

9. Reset the Windrush Compensation Scheme with free legal assistance for victims
   Opened on Monday 9th March 2026
   18 signatures so far in Lewisham East

10. Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
    Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
    161 signatures so far in Lewisham East

11. Strengthen regulation of supported accommodations
    Opened on Friday 17th October 2025
    124 signatures so far in Lewisham East

12. Allow small pets to travel in the cabin on flights entering the UK
    Opened on Monday 2nd February 2026
    54 signatures so far in Lewisham East

13. Pause and review the use of EdTech in schools and early years settings
    Opened on Thursday 20th November 2025
    36 signatures so far in Lewisham East

14. Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
    Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
    167 signatures so far in Lewisham East

15. Abolish interest charges on student loans
    Opened on Wednesday 11th February 2026
    57 signatures so far in Lewisham East

16. Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing ECAA visa holders
    Opened on Tuesday 4th November 2025
    38 signatures so far in Lewisham East

17. Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
    Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
    119 signatures so far in Lewisham East

18. Count all accrued residence under the Long Residence route toward the new system
    Opened on Monday 5th January 2026
    17 signatures so far in Lewisham East

19. Protect legal right to support for children with SEND
    Opened on Tuesday 14th April 2026
    40 signatures so far in Lewisham East

20. Introduce an NHS data opt-out & require a consultation for system expansions
    Opened on Wednesday 14th January 2026
    59 signatures so far in Lewisham East