Rejected petition Include in the Brexit terms the right for individuals to remain EU citizens

48% of those voting in the referendum wished to remain in the EU. Accepting the principle of rights being retained would give those who regret the cessation of membership a tangible link with Europe. It would enable young adults who were not allowed to vote a chance to retain a link with Europe.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/172021

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Date submitted 10 March 2017
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