Shrewsbury’s Top 10 Parliamentary Petitions: From Russia Probe to Diabetes Testing
The online Parliamentary petition system in the UK allows citizens and residents to voice their opinions and concerns. Each petition must meet specific standards, verified by the Petitions Committee, to be published. To sign, individuals must provide a valid UK postcode and confirm their email address.
The Government is required to respond to petitions that gather 10,000 signatures. If a petition achieves 100,000 signatures, it will prompt a debate in Parliament. Additionally, Members of Parliament can choose to discuss petitions that have not yet reached these thresholds.
Shrewsbury’s Most Popular Petitions
As of December 19, official figures reveal the top active petitions from Shrewsbury, showcasing a variety of social and political issues. Here are the leading petitions as compiled from government data:
| Petition Title | Signatures | Total Signatures |
|---|---|---|
| Do not introduce Digital ID cards | 4,902 | 2,972,625 |
| Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants | 999 | 671,243 |
| Mandatory collection and publication of certain child sexual offender data | 404 | 259,790 |
| Review possible penalties for social media posts, including prison | 306 | 191,566 |
| Invest in brain cancer and give rights – turn terminal into treatable | 275 | 42,697 |
| Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy | 246 | 112,877 |
| Make Play and Continuous Provision statutory in England’s Key Stage 1 Curriculum | 243 | 105,755 |
| Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels | 235 | 175,860 |
| Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only | 229 | 184,671 |
| Funding so all infants are offered Type 1 Diabetes Testing in routine care | 219 | 120,871 |
Petitions with fewer than 25 signatures are not included, reflecting the concerns and priorities of local residents. These petitions highlight important topics ranging from healthcare to national security, illustrating the power of civic engagement.
