Petition · past parliament
Close the Channel tunnel until Eurotunnel can enforce effective border control
Closed
2,597 signatures
What the petition asks
Immediate closure of the Channel Tunnel until Eurotunnel and Border Control have full control over access to the tunnel and can effectively prevent the influx of illegal migrants. Security patrols also to be increased in and around Kent.
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jan 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,597
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Jul 2015
Closed
29 Jan 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.