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Manchester & other pro-EU cities to become independent EU member city states
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48 signatures
What the petition asks
Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, London, etc... We didnt vote to leave the EU. We want to protections that EU membership offers in terms of workers rights, human rights, and environmental legislation.
We want to secede from the UK & remain in the EU, operating as a network of independent city states.
We want to secede from the UK & remain in the EU, operating as a network of independent city states.
The cities that voted to remain in the EU have a long history of welcoming migrants and of fighting for progressive values. We want to continue to enjoy the benefits of EU membership whilst also fighting for a better Europe.
With devolution already on the agenda, our cities could operate as networked city-states with EU membership. We should hold local referenda on seceding from the UK and remaining in the EU.
With devolution already on the agenda, our cities could operate as networked city-states with EU membership. We should hold local referenda on seceding from the UK and remaining in the EU.
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Dec 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Opened
30 Jun 2016
Closed
30 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.