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Sadiq Khan apology for allowing lighting to show EU flag on London Eye on NYE

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

On NYE 2018/19 the London Eye was lit up blatantly in the colours of the EU flag, with european music and speeches in european languages.
This celebration was hijacked for political gain and the respect and feeling of leave voters was ignored.
Khan should apologise for this apology to the eu.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament. This would be a personal decision for the Mayor of London.

Timeline

1 Jan 2019 Petition opened for signatures
7 Jan 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Jan 2019

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