Petition

Declare a national emergency on border security to stop small boat crossings

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK is a small island nation facing threats amid escalating wars and global tensions. Sky News warns the UK is vulnerable to missile & drone attacks. Yet small boat arrivals continue without verified identity, creating serious security risks. Emergency action is needed to secure our borders NOW.
The UK is a small island nation and must be able to control who enters its borders. Ongoing small boat crossings raise concerns about border security and place pressure on public services and border systems. Recent reports have also highlighted wider national security risks. Stronger border control measures are needed to ensure proper identity checks, protect national security, and restore public confidence in the system. Effective border control is essential for public and national safety.

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

16 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures
14 Apr 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.