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Petition · past parliament

Give the British expats and British nationals overseas a dedicated MP

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

In light of the recent Brexit I think it is essential that the British expats and British nationals overseas have a dedicated MP. To look after our interests in the up and coming negotiations with the European Union.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Allow British expats and British nationals overseas the right to a dedicated MP

Timeline

25 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
5 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.