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Say NO to Article 20 of the TPD!
The EU and UK government are taking away people's right to choose! Millions of people in the UK have stopped smoking Tobacco cigarettes and have moved over to Vaping as an alternative. The EU are taking away vapers right to choose. Article 20 of the Tobacco Products Directive essentially bans all current electronic…
Help stop the rise in Court Fees #saveukjustice
Please help ask the government not to increase the fee for a general application in civil proceedings to £255 The government are proposing to increase the court fee for a general application in civil proceedings ( the N244 application used to ask to set aside a default judgment, apply for a stay, compliance with a 31.14…
Subscription traps/CPAs - CAB is conducting a survey
If anyone here has had problems with companies offering these "free trials" of products such as skincare and diet pills for the price of postage and packaging - only to find out you've unwittingly signed up for continuous payment authorities of £ large sums every 30 days - the Citizens Advice Bureau is interested to hear…
The House of Commons and the Government launch new petitions website
For the first time ever, members of the public will be able to electronically petition the House of Commons. Any British citizen or UK resident will be able to start or sign a petition, raising concerns about issues that either the Government or the Commons are responsible for. This new initiative comes as a result of the…
A new UK political system designed by the people, for the people
Our political system is broken and despite their promises, successive governments have proven themselves both unwilling and unable to provide the reform we need. Our government is driving a counter productive program of austerity against our young people, the poor, disabled and those who are least able to defend…
CHAS children's hospice campaign
Sunday Post have started a campaign to raise a million pounds for a children's hospice. Very worthy cause. http://www.sundaypost.com/that-s-life/real-life-stories/oor-hoose-introducing-our-campaign-to-raise-a-million-pounds-for-robin-house-1.889397
changing places song
http://www.astorbannerman.co.uk/news/when-youve-got-go/ catchy wee song about a serious issue.
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