petition
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Another petition, titled "support the ceramics industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills", has reached more than 105,000 signatures, passing the threshold to be considered for a debate in Parliament.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The LA Local obtained photos of a petition asking voters to remove their names from the Billboard Blight Elimination and Neighborhood Preservation Initiative.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The LA Local could not independently verify those claims beyond confirming the petition had been filed with the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Dipke’s first concrete demand after founding the party came in the form of a petition calling for the resignation of India’s education minister.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“We’re taking this petition to the meeting, too. It asks him to remove the armed police officers as security. If we get enough signatures, hopefully he’ll listen.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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