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The UK must regain control of the following issues before the EU referendum

Closed 772 signatures

What the petition asks

The issues put by the UK to the EU for re-negotiation are of no value, e.g. Paris proves that UK control of immigration is a priority. The issues listed below must be returned to full UK control by Jan 2017 to make a suitably reformed EU or else the UK must leave forthwith without a referendum.

a) Supremacy of Westminster laws and UK courts
b) Borders and immigration
c) Trade relationships
d) No contributions to the EU’s budget, CAP or VAT
e) No obligation to adopt the euro, EU army, navy or air force
f) No obligation to finance EU debts
g) Return of UK territorial waters and fishing rights
h) Right to veto any EU decisions involving the UK
i) No obligation to be involved in “ever closer union”.
j) Trade with the EU to continue as at present for at least 5 years .


Timeline

27 Nov 2015 Petition opened for signatures
27 May 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 772
Status Closed
Opened 27 Nov 2015
Closed 27 May 2016

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