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Petition · past parliament

Allow all EU citizens to remain in the UK after the UK exits from the EU.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

EU citizens who live, study or work in the UK are a fundamental and welcome part of our society. They should have the right and freedom to be here for as long as they like and be able to continue enjoying the benefits and responsibilities they have today.

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

31 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
3 Aug 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Aug 2016

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