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Petition · past parliament

UK Government to confirm EU citizens already living in UK can stay post Brexit.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

In light of the referendum result and the uncertainty it brings, the Government must state unequivocally that those EU citizens already living in the UK will not be asked to leave.
With racist attacks and inflamitory statements being made by a small minority, this powerful message will give comfort and reassurance to those EU citizens who have made the UK their home. We must show solidarity at this time of uncertainty.

Why it was rejected

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

Allow EU citizens to remain in the UK after exit from the EU with same rights

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Jul 2016

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