Petition · past parliament
Uphold the rights of 1.2 million British citizens to remain living in the EU
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
Over 1.2 million Britons currently live and work in the European Union. In light of the Brexit vote, the rights of these citizens to remain living and working within the EU are in jeopardy. The U.K. Government must defend and uphold the rights of these citizens during any exit negotiations.
Britons have for more than four decades enjoyed the right of free movement within the European Union.
We have enjoyed the same rights and access to housing, healthcare, social security and the labour market as the citizens of the countries in which we reside.
The Brexit vote has raised serious concerns that, during any negotiation on Britain's future relationship with the EU, these rights may be withdrawn or eroded.
The UK government must ensure any deal upholds the rights of these citizens.
We have enjoyed the same rights and access to housing, healthcare, social security and the labour market as the citizens of the countries in which we reside.
The Brexit vote has raised serious concerns that, during any negotiation on Britain's future relationship with the EU, these rights may be withdrawn or eroded.
The UK government must ensure any deal upholds the rights of these citizens.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 3 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.