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Born in the EU I should be able to remain in the EU

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I was born in the UK While we were a member of the EU. From birth it’s my right if I wish to stay within the EU after Brexit I as an EU member by birth I should be allowed to remain.
Pass a law that allows citizens who wish to remain a member of the EU by birth should be allowed to remain.

Why it was rejected

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

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the UK Government or Parliament to do. Membership of the EU is granted to countries rather than individuals.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the UK to rejoin the EU: Rejoin the EU under Article 49 TEU

You could also start a new petition asking the UK Government to negotiate with the EU to allow British citizens to retain their current freedom of movement rights within the EU.

Timeline

29 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
13 Jul 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 Jul 2020

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