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Petition · past parliament

Provide aid to Mauritius after MV Wakashio ran aground and began leaking oil.

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

MV Wakashio ran aground off the coast of Mauritius and began leaking oil. This poses an existenial environmental threat to the area and the way of life of the Mauritian people. The Department of International Development must provide assistance immediately.
The United Kingdom Government must heed the calls of Mauritius and provide relief to avert this catastrophe. By not taking action it will set a dangerous precedent.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Send aid to Mauritius to help clear the oil spill.

Timeline

11 Aug 2020 Petition opened for signatures
18 Aug 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Aug 2020

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