Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
IK Embassy to assist its citizens evacuation of the Middle East Conflict Zone
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK GOVT should be supporting those British citizens who desire to flee the escalating conflict zone(s)
As other Nations have taken visible on the ground action to assist their citizens such as Ireland, Italy and Kazakhstan
As other Nations have taken visible on the ground action to assist their citizens such as Ireland, Italy and Kazakhstan
Provide on the ground assistance to those seeking to evacuate the area as individuals or as families.
The heightened risk should warrant UK Government assistance in each region.
The heightened risk should warrant UK Government assistance in each region.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
We cannot accept this petition as the Government has announced support for British citizens in the way that this petition calls for.
More information is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-ongoing-situation-in-the-middle-east
More information is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-ongoing-situation-in-the-middle-east
Timeline
| 7 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Rejected
9 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.