Petition · past parliament

Confirm the Govt is to allow jihadi returnees to jump queue for council houses

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Various social media posts of late suggesting this is being considered. Why does the Govt believe this is in the best interests of this Country? People who have served this country or those who are now homeless are more deserving. Put their interests first.
Council house 'bribes' for UK terror suspects: Returning ISIS fighters are to be offered taxpayer-funded homes and counselling to stop them carrying out attacks in Britain

Daily Mail Article 28/10/2017

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. You may wish to sign this petition: Don't give extremists homes, jobs and counselling

Timeline

31 Oct 2017 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 6 Nov 2017

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