Batley and Spen

The people of Batley and Spen have contributed a total of 7,757 signatures to 359 currently open petitions. That's well above average.

Top petitions in Batley and Spen

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
   Opened on Monday 16th October 2023
   1,143 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

2. Seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   868 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

3. Remain neutral in Israel-Palestine conflict and withdraw support for Israel
   Opened on Thursday 12th October 2023
   802 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

4. Fund routine genetic testing in pregnancy
   Opened on Monday 18th March 2024
   566 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

5. Create a Palestinian Family Visa Scheme for Palestinian people affected by war
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   282 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

6. Allow Palestinian Children to Enter the UK During Ongoing Conflict
   Opened on Thursday 26th October 2023
   232 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

7. Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
   Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
   207 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

8. Increase sentences for young people carrying/using a bladed weapon
   Opened on Tuesday 21st November 2023
   189 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

9. Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
   Opened on Wednesday 1st November 2023
   163 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

10. Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
    Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
    155 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

11. End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
    Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
    137 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

12. Make State Pensions tax free
    Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
    134 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

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

14. Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
    Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
    119 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

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

16. Raise the personal tax allowance to £15,000
    Opened on Tuesday 30th January 2024
    81 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

17. Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years.
    Opened on Monday 18th December 2023
    78 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

18. Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy
    Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
    74 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

19. For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately
    Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
    74 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

20. Fund continued access to modulators drugs for Cystic Fibrosis patients
    Opened on Wednesday 15th November 2023
    73 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

Open petitions of local interest

1. Fund routine genetic testing in pregnancy
   Opened on Monday 18th March 2024
   566 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

2. Increase sentences for young people carrying/using a bladed weapon
   Opened on Tuesday 21st November 2023
   189 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

3. Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
   Opened on Monday 16th October 2023
   1,143 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

4. Allow partners to receive Bereavement Support when not on benefits or pregnant.
   Opened on Tuesday 26th September 2023
   33 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

5. Remain neutral in Israel-Palestine conflict and withdraw support for Israel
   Opened on Thursday 12th October 2023
   802 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

6. Allow Palestinian Children to Enter the UK During Ongoing Conflict
   Opened on Thursday 26th October 2023
   232 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

7. Seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   868 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

8. Require staff in any educational setting to be trained on mental health
   Opened on Tuesday 14th November 2023
   15 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

9. Seek to ensure access to clean water for the people of Palestine
   Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
   13 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

10. Create a Palestinian Family Visa Scheme for Palestinian people affected by war
    Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
    282 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

11. Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
    Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
    155 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

12. For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately
    Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
    74 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

13. Raise the personal tax allowance to £15,000
    Opened on Tuesday 30th January 2024
    81 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

14. Introduce economic sanctions on Israel
    Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
    64 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

15. Make State Pensions tax free
    Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
    134 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

16. Provide funding for STI screening at the beginning of a pregnancy
    Opened on Wednesday 24th January 2024
    74 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

17. Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
    Opened on Wednesday 1st November 2023
    163 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

18. Create a scheme for orphaned children from Palestine/Israel to be adopted
    Opened on Monday 6th November 2023
    21 signatures so far in Batley and Spen

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

20. Place a Cap on Motor Insurance Premium Increases
    Opened on Friday 3rd November 2023
    11 signatures so far in Batley and Spen