Require Government Ministers to hold sole British citizenship
Cabinet ministers make decisions of the highest importance, including on defence, foreign policy, and national security. Holding citizenship of another nation may create perceived or actual conflicts of interest and can undermine public trust in government decision-making.
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Require all UK MPs and Ministers to take and pass the Citizenship Test
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Pass a law which grants automatic UK citizenship to individuals who have lived in the UK for at least 15 years on a continuous and lawful basis, and who have consistently worked and paid taxes and National Insurance Contributions.
Stop Commonwealth Citizens voting in UK general elections unless mutual rights
The UK Government must end voting rights for Commonwealth citizens and replace them with fair, reciprocal agreements - if British citizens can’t vote in their elections, their citizens shouldn’t be allowed to vote in ours.
Grant UK citizenship to anyone with Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status
Some political parties are proposing deportation or a change of rights to people with ILR or settled status. Millions of people could be affected.
Restrict free access to public services to UK citizens only
We urge the Government to restrict free access to public services, eg NHS and education, to UK citizens only. We believe illegal migration will always be an issue due to taxpayer-funded public services. By changing this, we believe we will lose appeal to asylum seekers.
Require Government Ministers to hold sole British citizenship
Cabinet ministers make decisions of the highest importance, including on defence, foreign policy, and national security. Holding citizenship of another nation may create perceived or actual conflicts of interest and can undermine public trust in government decision-making.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
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Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Require all UK MPs and Ministers to take and pass the Citizenship Test
Suspend any MP who fail the test within 6 months of becoming an MP until they successfully pass. Ministers should be required to have passed before taking any role.
Grant citizenship to residents living in the UK for 15+ years & their children
Pass a law which grants automatic UK citizenship to individuals who have lived in the UK for at least 15 years on a continuous and lawful basis, and who have consistently worked and paid taxes and National Insurance Contributions.
Stop Commonwealth Citizens voting in UK general elections unless mutual rights
The UK Government must end voting rights for Commonwealth citizens and replace them with fair, reciprocal agreements - if British citizens can’t vote in their elections, their citizens shouldn’t be allowed to vote in ours.
Grant UK citizenship to anyone with Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status
Some political parties are proposing deportation or a change of rights to people with ILR or settled status. Millions of people could be affected.
Restrict free access to public services to UK citizens only
We urge the Government to restrict free access to public services, eg NHS and education, to UK citizens only. We believe illegal migration will always be an issue due to taxpayer-funded public services. By changing this, we believe we will lose appeal to asylum seekers.