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Petition · past parliament

Close UK boarders to slow the spread of COVID-19

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Consider temporarily closing UK boarder to protect the NHS, save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19. The NHS is currently overwhelmed with victims of COVID-19. New variants emerging are posing an increasing threat to our communities.
Temporarily closing the boarders will allow UK residents to feel safe prior to obtaining the vaccine, as well as saving 1000’s of lives.

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: Close the borders until coronavirus is defeated

Timeline

14 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
20 Jan 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Jan 2021

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