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Petition · past parliament

Brexit Now: We want an early referendum in 2016

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

As the refugee crisis worsens, a public vote to clarify our position in the EU is greatly needed.
We would like an early referendum scheduled for 2016.

Why it was rejected

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

Get the 'UK' out of the 'EU' NOW

Timeline

14 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
17 Feb 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Feb 2016

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