Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Let asylum seekers work in Climate Change Adaptation & Regenerative Agriculture
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
The current asylum system is costly. Those who claim asylum in the UK are not normally allowed to work whilst their claim is being considered.
We can do better than that. We need additional people in variety of jobs, including Climate Change Adaptation and Regenerative Agriculture.
We can do better than that. We need additional people in variety of jobs, including Climate Change Adaptation and Regenerative Agriculture.
There are a number of costs and logistical issues associated with Asylum Seekers, providing accommodation and support to people claiming asylum, £500m to France to help stop boats crossing the Channel.
I am also deeply concerned about their mental health and sense of belonging. We can offer them a simple way out - allowing them to work in Climate Change Adaptation + Regenerative Agriculture projects.
It's worth noting that with access to manual labour, it is possible to use less heavy machinery, less fertiliser, better yields, more supply, lower food prices, loads of other benefits too.
I am also deeply concerned about their mental health and sense of belonging. We can offer them a simple way out - allowing them to work in Climate Change Adaptation + Regenerative Agriculture projects.
It's worth noting that with access to manual labour, it is possible to use less heavy machinery, less fertiliser, better yields, more supply, lower food prices, loads of other benefits too.
Timeline
| 27 Apr 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Oct 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
27 Apr 2023
Closed
27 Oct 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.