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Petition · past parliament

Guarantee existing rights of EU migrants resident or working in the UK

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

To show solidarity with our European friends the government should immediately pass legislation which will guarantee the residency and working rights of all European Union citizens currently living, working or studying in the UK.
Since the result of the European Referendum, a number of racist attacks have occurred, leaving many of our friends and neighbours anxious and worried about their future in this country.

Passing legislation that guarantees the future of European Union Citizens currently living in our country will send a strong message that intolerance and racism have no place in our society.

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
14 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Jul 2016

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