Petition · Cabinet Office

Grant Voting Rights in General Elections to UK Residents with Settled Status

Closed 64 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the government to amend electoral laws to allow individuals with Settled Status to vote in general elections to the UK Parliament.
We believe millions of residents with settled status contribute to society but lack the democratic right to vote in elections that shape the future of the UK.

Timeline

7 Nov 2025 Petition opened for signatures
7 May 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 64
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 7 Nov 2025
Closed 7 May 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.