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The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. Please consider supporting this initiative ... you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...

Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence

With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...

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January 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM

martinirosso.bsky.social

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A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Please consider supporting this initiative: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Take Big Money Out of Our Politics

British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

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December 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM

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Urge Your MP to Attend the Debate on a UK-EU Customs Union

Ask your MP to attend the debate on a UK–EU Customs Union and take action on the rising costs and trade barriers facing UK businesses. Make your voice heard today.

www.europeanmovement.co.uk

December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM

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OFCOM: INVESTIGATE GB NEWS’ SHOCKING TRUMP INTERVIEW

GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.

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December 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM

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November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM

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🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Please consider supporting this initiative to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect the BBC, not let its enemies tear it down: 38d.gs/2sa8

Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster

🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...

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November 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM

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November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM

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Eligible Brits - please consider supporting this initiative ...
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We’re in a child poverty emergency, and it'll only get worse unless the Government does more.

Gambling giants don't pay their fair share but taxing them more could raise billions to help children.

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October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM

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Ireland: Pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Spain, Slovenia, Belgium and the Netherlands have all announced bans on imports from Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land. It's Ireland's turn to finally pass a products and services trade

action.eko.org

October 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM

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The ECHR was Britain’s response to WW2 fascist regimes. With authoritarianism on the rise again, we’d be mad to give up the protections it provides. Please consider supporting this initiative ... actionstorm.org/petitions/pr...

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October 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM

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Suspend Boris Johnson's taxpayer allowance

I’ve just signed the petition to suspend Boris Johnson’s £115k ex-PM allowance until they’ve finished investigating his dodgy deals. Leaks show he was using his old office for private business, meetin...

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October 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM

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Please consider supporting this initiative ...
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Bring US cancer scientists sacked by Trump to Britain

I just signed the campaign calling to save bring US cancer scientists sacked by Trump to Britain

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September 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM

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Stop Trump Coalition

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Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.

Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.

This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

September 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM

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Tell your MP: Ban Elon Musk from the UK

Home Secretary: Ban Elon Musk from the UK

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September 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM

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We Can Make an Impact.

Urge Nigel Farage to Release His Tax Returns

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September 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM

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UEFA: Suspend Israel

UEFA: suspend Israel On September 8, Israel will face Italy in a World Cup qualifier — even as its government starves and bombs millions in Gaza.Italy’s Football Coaches Association has already ca...

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September 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM

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Please consider supporting this initiative. Defy ignorance!
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RFK Jr. Must Be Removed—Before More Damage is Done, Before More Lives are Lost

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

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August 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM

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Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Please consider signing to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

Reform: Stop hiding from press scrutiny!

Nigel Farage says he welcomes freedom of speech, even if people find it offensive. Surely that should apply to freedom of the press too? So why have Reform's Nottinghamshire councillors - who control ...

you.38degrees.org.uk

August 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM

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Warning! Children need protection - Lucy Conolly is now free to walk the streets. Who is exercising the duty of care to her child against Lucy's prejudices? While doing the right thing towards her kid, let's get unfit parents like Lucy off our taxbills!
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Lucy Connolly released from prison after race hate post on X

Lucy Connolly is released from HMP Peterborough after receiving a 31-month sentence in October.

www.bbc.com

August 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM

martinirosso.bsky.social

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Donald Trump is the only person who can lean on Israel to stop starving people to death in Gaza. Keir Starmer could convince Trump. Trump and Starmer are meeting on Monday, so we don't have long to get the PM to act. Please consider supporting this initiative
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An open letter to Keir Starmer on Gaza

Donald Trump is the only person who can lean on Israel to stop starving people to death in Gaza. Keir Starmer could convince Trump to do that. Trump and Starmer are meeting on Monday, so we don't have...

act.38degrees.org.uk

July 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM

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Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him :x: Please consider supporting this initiative ... you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship

The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...

you.38degrees.org.uk

July 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM

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I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Please consider supporting this initiative www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...