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Petition · past parliament

Deliver an EU Referendum in 2016 not 2017.

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

The EU Referendum needs to happen in 2016, not 2017. Every day the EU tightens it's grip on Britain, just like a ball and chain. To make Britain, Britain again it is crucial to leave the EU sooner rather than later and to deliver the Referendum sooner for the people.
Freedom of movement within the EU is the REAL reason Britain can't control it's borders. Being a part of the EU make everything we purchase more expensive. Britain can't afford to be a member any longer. Delivery the referendum in 2016 not 2017.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Have an early referendum on the in/out of the EU by May 2016.

Timeline

9 Oct 2015 Petition opened for signatures
14 Oct 2015 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Oct 2015

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.