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The refugee crisis distorts views on the EU. Postpone the referendum now.
Closed
22 signatures
What the petition asks
We are in a very different place to that when the Tory referendum promise was made. The refugee crisis has deepened severely over the last year. Ignorance of all facts fuels many people's thoughts on why we should leave the EU. Time is being wasted debating this - time that should be used to help.
Hundreds of thousands of people heading for Europe.
European countries blockading borders.
Tear gas, water cannons and riot police used against people fleeing persecution and death.
European countries blockading borders.
Tear gas, water cannons and riot police used against people fleeing persecution and death.
Timeline
| 3 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
22
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Mar 2016
Closed
3 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.