Petition · past parliament

Refer the takeover of the London Stock Exchange to the CMA.

Closed 79 signatures

What the petition asks

The current Government says it believes it is important that we maintain the City of London as a world centre of finance. Yet one of the cities key institutions, its stock exchange is being sold. While the two companies say this is a merger of equals,Deutsche Boerse will have of 55% of the company.

Timeline

24 Mar 2016 Petition opened for signatures
24 Sep 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 79
Status Closed
Opened 24 Mar 2016
Closed 24 Sep 2016

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