Petition · past parliament
Demand Cameron admits airstrikes in Syria contradict the views of the majority.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
A decision to carry out airstrikes in Syria was taken despite overwhelming opposition from the general public. We demand the government admits the airstrikes contradict the views of the majority and apologise for making the decision without properly consulting the public.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
If you would like the Government to test the opinion of the public by holding a referendum, you could sign this petition:
Hold a referendum on whether we should engage in military combat against IS
Hold a referendum on whether we should engage in military combat against IS
Timeline
| 3 Dec 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Dec 2015 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Dec 2015
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.