Petition · past parliament

Explanation from Mr Shapps why is Turkey not removed from red list

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

What data are used when deciding🚦Data show 🇹🇷having around 25k new cases a day, 33% population fully vaxed. India, was moved from red to amber. 🇮🇳 was cause of Delta variant which spread rapidly around the world, India has 45000 new cases a day and only 3% of the population is fully vaxed.
I can’t see my family as I can’t afford hotel quarantine at £3050 for me and my two daughters. I didn’t see my family for nearly two years. I need explanation!!!

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 a related action: Remove Turkey from the red list

The Government has explained why Turkey was placed on the red list in the Government response to the above petition.

Timeline

4 Aug 2021 Petition opened for signatures
6 Aug 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 6 Aug 2021

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