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Hold referendum on NHS as public service funded by progressive general taxation.
Closed
4,816 signatures
What the petition asks
The NHS is such an important institution in UK, that before any further measures are legislated to privatise it, outsource it and introduce a for-profit, private insurance-based system, a referendum should be held on the question.
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,816
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Feb 2016
Closed
10 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.