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The UK should rejoin the European Free Trade Association as soon as possible.

Closed 42 signatures

What the petition asks

It is in the best interest of the UK to continue to have free trade with Europe, and it is important for our economy to have a smooth transition when leaving the EU. Rejoining EFTA would allow this. It would help to reunite Leave and Remain supporters and reduce the risk of a breakup of the UK.
Information on the European Free Trade Association:
http://www.efta.int/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Free_Trade_Association

Some opinions on this:

http://www.brugesgroup.com/alternatives-to-the-eu/42-issues/alternatives-to-the-eu/61-71-said-they-would-prefer-britain-to-leave-the-eu-and-join-efta

http://www.iea.org.uk/in-the-media/press-release/iea-presents-four-possible-paths-for-britain-outside-the-eu

http://www.adamsmith.org/evolution-not-revolution/

Timeline

1 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
1 Jan 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 42
Status Closed
Opened 1 Jul 2016
Closed 1 Jan 2017

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