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Hold a referendum on London becoming independent from the UK
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
London is the world's capital. 300+ languages are spoken here. Immigrants are welcome, and are vital to our economy.
We voted decisively to stay in the EU. Our global outlook sets us apart from the rest of England.
London's population is 8.5m – Scotland's is 5.3m.
Independence makes sense.
We voted decisively to stay in the EU. Our global outlook sets us apart from the rest of England.
London's population is 8.5m – Scotland's is 5.3m.
Independence makes sense.
Specifics: If you live within the M25, you get a vote – just like in the Scottish referendum. It doesn't matter if you're a British citizen or not. If you don't live within the M25, you don't get a vote.
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Dec 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Opened
30 Jun 2016
Closed
30 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.