{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775041.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":775041,"attributes":{"action":"Urge the UK Government to invite the USA as a guest in the Commonwealth Games.","background":"The Commonwealth Games face serious challenges, including escalating hosting costs, shrinking scale, and difficulties attracting hosts. Inviting the United States to participate, as a guest nation, presents a powerful opportunity to secure and revitalise this iconic event.","additional_details":"This would boost prestige, attract millions of new viewers, broadcasters, and sponsors, generating vital revenue to offset costs and improve sustainability.\r\nHosting would become far more viable, with strong economic and tourism benefits.\r\nUS participation would also strengthen diplomatic and cultural ties with Commonwealth nations such as Canada, India, and Nigeria.\r\nWe urge the UK Government to support formal invitations for US involvement, ensuring the Games thrive for future generations.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-06-25T11:50:39.266Z","updated_at":"2026-07-30T10:58:46.756Z","rejected_at":"2026-07-30T10:10:15.701Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-07-05T11:41:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Decisions about the Commonwealth Games are a matter for Commonwealth Sport, not the UK Government or Parliament. \r\n\r\nYou can find out about Commonwealth Sport here: https://www.commonwealthsport.com/commonwealth-sport"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}