Petition · past parliament
Use the word "Separation" to replace "Independence" in order to combat the SNP.
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
The SNP are trying to rip the UK apart. They are playing a game based on semantics. The term "Independence" suggests "growing up" whilst the word "Separation" suggests a "divorce between adults". It will be harder for them to sell the idea of breaking up the UK if voters understand the difference.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 16 Sep 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Sep 2015
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.