Restrict voting rights to British citizens who are long-term residents
I would like the Government to restrict voting rights to eligible British citizens who have resided in the UK for a minimum of ten years.
Signatures
1,147
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 1,147/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 1,147/100,000
- 24 AUG 2025Petition closedFinal total: 1,147 signatures
- 24 FEB 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
I believe people should have spent time living in the UK long-term before they are granted voting rights. I think that only people who have lived in the UK for a long time can fully understand the culture and politics.