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.
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.