Petition · Home Office
Publish detailed regular account of all public spending on asylum seeker support
Closed
157 signatures
What the petition asks
The government must publish frequent, up-to-date, full accounts of all taxpayer funds spent on asylum seekers, including accommodation, goods, services, subsistence payments, all other related expenses, and details of specific goods purchased.
We believe UK taxpayers have a right to know what tax money is spent on, especially when it comes to sensitive and controversial topics such as asylum hotels and support networks. Without detailed, regular accounts, we feel there’s not enough transparency or accountability.
Publishing full accounts can help ensure public trust, help to prevent misuse of funds, and allow informed debate on government policies. We think this transparency can support better oversight and fairness in managing public resources.
Publishing full accounts can help ensure public trust, help to prevent misuse of funds, and allow informed debate on government policies. We think this transparency can support better oversight and fairness in managing public resources.
Timeline
| 4 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
157
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
4 Sep 2025
Closed
4 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.