Washington and Gateshead South

The people of Washington and Gateshead South have contributed a total of 487 signatures to 34 currently open petitions. That's above average.

Top petitions in Washington and Gateshead South

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only
   Opened on Tuesday 5th November 2024
   150 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

2. Introduce a compensation scheme for WASPI women
   Opened on Thursday 21st November 2024
   89 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

3. Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment
   Opened on Tuesday 5th November 2024
   48 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

4. Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have social media
   Opened on Thursday 7th November 2024
   41 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

5. Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
   Opened on Thursday 31st October 2024
   40 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

6. Exempt all social care providers from the employer NIC increase
   Opened on Tuesday 5th November 2024
   23 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

7. Create a public consultation on freedom of speech and disinformation
   Opened on Friday 8th November 2024
   20 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

8. Don't change inheritance tax relief for working farms
   Opened on Wednesday 13th November 2024
   10 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

9. Reduce the maximum decibel limit on fireworks from 120 to 90
   Opened on Monday 4th November 2024
   7 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

10. Decriminalise Abortion
    Opened on Monday 4th November 2024
    5 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

11. Ban animal testing for human products and medicines
    Opened on Tuesday 19th November 2024
    5 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

12. Ban driven grouse shooting
    Opened on Friday 22nd November 2024
    5 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

13. Hold a Public Inquiry into the state pension age change for 1950s women
    Opened on Friday 8th November 2024
    5 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

14. Call a General Election
    Opened on Wednesday 20th November 2024
    4 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

15. Change the law so those on life sentence for murder are not eligible for release
    Opened on Thursday 14th November 2024
    4 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

16. Referendum on changing the Electoral System To Proportional Representation (PR)
    Opened on Wednesday 6th November 2024
    3 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

17. Run a public information campaign on the climate crisis
    Opened on Friday 8th November 2024
    3 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

18. Introduce 'Grow Your Own' Laws for Legal Medical Cannabis Patients (CBPM)
    Opened on Wednesday 20th November 2024
    3 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

19. Compensate people who have been harmed by sodium valproate
    Opened on Tuesday 19th November 2024
    2 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

20. Update the dangerous dogs act to specifically protect horses
    Opened on Friday 22nd November 2024
    2 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

Open petitions of local interest

1. Limit the sale and use of Fireworks to licence holders only
   Opened on Tuesday 5th November 2024
   150 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

2. Introduce a compensation scheme for WASPI women
   Opened on Thursday 21st November 2024
   89 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

3. Reverse changes to Winter Fuel Payment
   Opened on Tuesday 5th November 2024
   48 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

4. Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible
   Opened on Thursday 31st October 2024
   40 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

5. Create a public consultation on freedom of speech and disinformation
   Opened on Friday 8th November 2024
   20 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South

6. Exempt all social care providers from the employer NIC increase
   Opened on Tuesday 5th November 2024
   23 signatures so far in Washington and Gateshead South