Petition · past parliament
Allow EU citizens to remain in the UK after exit from the EU with same rights
Closed
6,211 signatures
What the petition asks
EU citizens who study or work and pay taxes in the UK are a fundamental part of society. The UK would not be able to function without the taxes paid in by the EU immigrants. Their rights should also not be decreased if they've been paying in for years.
Timeline
| 4 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
6,211
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Jul 2016
Closed
4 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.