Petition · Cabinet Office
Restrict voting rights to British citizens who are long-term residents
Closed
1,147 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to restrict voting rights to eligible British citizens who have resided in the UK for a minimum of ten years.
I believe people should have spent time living in the UK long-term before they are granted voting rights. I think that only people who have lived in the UK for a long time can fully understand the culture and politics.
Timeline
| 24 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,147
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
24 Feb 2025
Closed
24 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.