Petition · past parliament
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/
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.