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PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Discuss a clear definition of the below: -English -Welsh -Scottish -Irish

We would like our representatives in parliament to determine a clear, tangible definition of the below: -English -Scottish -Welsh -Irish Are they distinct ethnic groups present on these isles for 1000+ years? or are they words to describe anyone born within these borders?

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
The outcome of the discussion is completely irrelevant but the discussion itself with give the public an insight into how our representative think about the subject. I believe that this insight will help people decide which party they should get behind going forward.