Petition
Call a national emergency to stop the small boat crossings
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the current government to call for a National Emergency to stop these small boats crossing the English Channel
To halt paying for illegal migrants to stay in accommodation funded by the taxpayer and to keep the population safe by keeping the current illegal immigrant in secure accommodation and not let the roam around. Deport immediately if arrive illegally.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
It is not clear what you mean in regards to declaring a national emergency and what sort of impact you would like this to have.
Timeline
| 8 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.