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Teen's Petition Sparks Fire Safety Debate in Schools

1/8/2026

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Seventeen-year-old Lucas from Tameside, Greater Manchester, campaigns for mandatory evacuation chairs in schools after a fire at Hyde High School.
His #NoStudentLeftBehind petition has over 100,000 signatures.
The petition prompted a parliamentary debate.
Jacob Collier MP praised Lucas's efforts.
The campaign highlights the need for improved fire safety measures in educational institutions.

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Seventeen-year-old Lucas from Tameside, Greater Manchester, campaigns for mandatory evacuation chairs in schools after a fire at Hyde High School.
His #NoStudentLeftBehind petition has over 100,000 signatures.
The petition prompted a parliamentary debate.
Jacob Collier MP praised Lucas's efforts.
The campaign highlights the need for improved fire safety measures in educational institutions.