Petition · past parliament
Referendum on our 'exit agreement' with the European Union before we leave
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
We voted to leave the European Union without a clear prospectus of what future arrangements we shall have with the EU.
Before our withdrawal from the EU is finalised, Parliament must put the terms of our future relationship to a referendum.
Before our withdrawal from the EU is finalised, Parliament must put the terms of our future relationship to a referendum.
Various models have been proposed for Britain's future relationship with the EU, including those based on Canada, Norway and Switzerland. HM Government published a paper outlining some options: https://is.gd/vUXi9d
There is no clarity as to what type of relationship would command public support. A referendum would force politicians to have a more open debate about considerations such as future access to the Single Market. This may help achieve a consensus and heal divisions in our country.
There is no clarity as to what type of relationship would command public support. A referendum would force politicians to have a more open debate about considerations such as future access to the Single Market. This may help achieve a consensus and heal divisions in our country.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 24 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.