Poplar and Limehouse is a constituency in London, England. The seat has been held by Apsana Begum (Labour) since July 2024.
Name: Apsana Begum
First elected: 2019-12-12
Party: Labour
Apsana Begum is the Independent MP for Poplar and Limehouse, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019.
The people of Poplar and Limehouse have contributed a total of 9,269 signatures to 468 currently open petitions. That's above average.
Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners
Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
1,237 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
1,199 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
460 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
406 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Abolish Ground Rent for Existing Residential Leasehold Properties
Opened on Tuesday 6th January 2026
381 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training
Opened on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
229 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Allow small pets to travel in the cabin on flights entering the UK
Opened on Monday 2nd February 2026
221 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
204 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
Opened on Friday 6th March 2026
181 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge
Opened on Thursday 5th February 2026
181 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
173 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Cancel the clinical trial into puberty blockers & safeguard vulnerable children
Opened on Thursday 8th January 2026
168 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Opened on Monday 22nd December 2025
153 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
Opened on Wednesday 10th December 2025
141 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
Opened on Monday 9th February 2026
125 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Do not ban social media for under 16s
Opened on Wednesday 11th February 2026
122 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
Opened on Monday 8th December 2025
119 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
Opened on Friday 31st October 2025
102 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing ECAA visa holders
Opened on Tuesday 4th November 2025
97 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Remove power to cancel local government elections
Opened on Tuesday 25th November 2025
97 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Urge Israeli Government to stop law allowing execution of Palestinian prisoners
Opened on Wednesday 4th February 2026
1,237 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Abolish Ground Rent for Existing Residential Leasehold Properties
Opened on Tuesday 6th January 2026
381 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Opened on Tuesday 18th November 2025
1,199 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Allow small pets to travel in the cabin on flights entering the UK
Opened on Monday 2nd February 2026
221 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
Opened on Wednesday 28th January 2026
460 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Introduce statutory paid leave for 1 parent if child too ill for school/nursery
Opened on Friday 19th December 2025
38 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Ensure Section 20B sets deadline for final service charge after notification
Opened on Thursday 26th March 2026
27 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Give leaseholders a right to force a buy-back after serious mismanagement
Opened on Wednesday 3rd December 2025
19 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing ECAA visa holders
Opened on Tuesday 4th November 2025
97 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership
Opened on Thursday 12th March 2026
406 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Count all accrued residence under the Long Residence route toward the new system
Opened on Monday 5th January 2026
36 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Mandatory life sentences for repeat child sexual offenders to protect children
Opened on Monday 20th April 2026
18 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Opened on Monday 22nd December 2025
153 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Sever UK-Iran ties, withdraw recognition of Iran’s regime & expel all diplomats
Opened on Tuesday 10th February 2026
92 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Allow international travel while an ILR application is pending
Opened on Wednesday 8th April 2026
25 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Abolish the effective Tax rate of 60% on income between £100,000 and £125,140
Opened on Friday 23rd January 2026
23 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Do not apply ILR qualifying period changes retrospectively to ILR applicants
Opened on Tuesday 6th January 2026
23 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Appoint a Maternity Commissioner to improve maternity care for mums and babies
Opened on Wednesday 7th January 2026
204 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Opened on Monday 10th November 2025
173 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
Protect the Function of the Architect in UK Law
Opened on Friday 23rd January 2026
32 signatures so far in Poplar and Limehouse
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