Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

The people of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney have contributed a total of 3,042 signatures to 252 currently open petitions. That's a lot below average.

Top petitions in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Open petitions with the most signatures

1. Hold a referendum on ending devolution in Wales
   Opened on Tuesday 19th September 2023
   854 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

2. Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
   Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
   166 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

3. Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
   Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
   133 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

4. End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   92 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

5. Seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   89 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

6. Make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence
   Opened on Monday 9th October 2023
   81 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

7. Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
   Opened on Wednesday 1st November 2023
   73 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

8. Fund continued access to modulators drugs for Cystic Fibrosis patients
   Opened on Wednesday 15th November 2023
   66 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

9. Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
   Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
   64 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

10. Don’t ban flavoured e-liquids for e-cigarettes
    Opened on Wednesday 14th February 2024
    61 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

11. Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
    Opened on Friday 24th November 2023
    56 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

12. Make State Pensions tax free
    Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
    54 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

13. Give Wales funding to reflect UK Government spending on HS2 in England
    Opened on Tuesday 10th October 2023
    48 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

14. Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
    Opened on Monday 16th October 2023
    39 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

15. Change the school week to a four day week
    Opened on Monday 18th September 2023
    38 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

16. Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
    Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
    36 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

17. Close the borders! Suspend ALL immigration for 5 years.
    Opened on Monday 18th December 2023
    35 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

18. Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
    Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
    31 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

19. Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
    Opened on Thursday 21st December 2023
    30 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

20. Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax
    Opened on Tuesday 28th November 2023
    27 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

Open petitions of local interest

1. Hold a referendum on ending devolution in Wales
   Opened on Tuesday 19th September 2023
   854 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

2. Increase minimum wage for childcare staff. We are understaffed & overworked.
   Opened on Friday 22nd September 2023
   12 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

3. Declare St. David's Day a public holiday in Wales
   Opened on Wednesday 13th March 2024
   21 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

4. Give Wales funding to reflect UK Government spending on HS2 in England
   Opened on Tuesday 10th October 2023
   48 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

5. Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
   Opened on Thursday 9th November 2023
   133 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

6. Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
   Opened on Friday 5th January 2024
   166 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

7. Make abuse or violence towards retail workers a standalone criminal offence
   Opened on Monday 9th October 2023
   81 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

8. Enhance consumer protection for holiday caravan owners
   Opened on Friday 24th November 2023
   56 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

9. End the UK’s membership of the World Health Organization
   Opened on Wednesday 18th October 2023
   92 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

10. Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
    Opened on Monday 15th January 2024
    64 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

11. Extend cost of living payments to low income households beyond February 2024
    Opened on Thursday 4th January 2024
    36 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

12. Make State Pensions tax free
    Opened on Friday 10th November 2023
    54 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

13. Increase Carer’s Allowance to equal 35 hours at 50% of the living wage.
    Opened on Friday 12th January 2024
    20 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

14. Change the school week to a four day week
    Opened on Monday 18th September 2023
    38 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

15. Exempt all state pensions and benefits from income tax
    Opened on Tuesday 28th November 2023
    27 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

16. Increase funding for treatment and research into endometriosis
    Opened on Tuesday 2nd January 2024
    14 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

17. Abolish the TV licence and make the BBC a subscription channel
    Opened on Wednesday 25th October 2023
    22 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

18. Add a mobility element to Attendance Allowance
    Opened on Thursday 1st February 2024
    18 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

19. Raise Motorway Speed Limits to 100mph and Dual Carriageways to 80mph
    Opened on Wednesday 13th December 2023
    11 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

20. Do not introduce regular bank account checks for benefit claimants
    Opened on Monday 20th November 2023
    23 signatures so far in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney