Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Take action to address the problem of illegal attempts to reach the UK
Closed
4,017 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should take action to stop people entering this country illegally.
The taxpayer is footing the bill for costs associated with migrants who illegally enter the UK. The Government should take action to address the problem of illegal attempts to reach the UK.
Timeline
| 18 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Feb 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,017
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
18 Aug 2020
Closed
18 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.