Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Allow asylum seekers to work
Closed
58 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to allow people seeking asylum in the UK to work, so they can contribute to the UK economy. Asylum seekers can be allowed to work temporarily until decisions are made.
Government in this times of uncertainty must use everything at its disposal to fix the economy and save money to invest in areas desperately needed.
If asylum seekers are allowed to work, employers can more easily fill vacancies in various labour shortages. Asylum seekers would also pay taxes from working. Allowing Asylum seekers work will save tax payer's money being used to support and accommodate them daily.
If asylum seekers are allowed to work, employers can more easily fill vacancies in various labour shortages. Asylum seekers would also pay taxes from working. Allowing Asylum seekers work will save tax payer's money being used to support and accommodate them daily.
Timeline
| 6 Sep 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Mar 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
58
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
6 Sep 2022
Closed
20 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.