This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition Give a right to remain to all EU citizens living or working in the UK on 23.6.16
The EU referendum outcome has created uncertainty for people who currently contribute enormously to the UK economy and public services. It will be damaging, at a critical time, if skilled, economically active, people leave the UK.
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EU citizens living in the UK are an economically active group. They provide a critical balance to the expanding retired and economically less active population.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/136668
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