Petition · past parliament
Keep the EU's environmental protection laws for the UK.
Closed
3,094 signatures
What the petition asks
“One just hopes that collaboration on these issues, conservation issues, will transcend political divisions” Sir David Attenborough
A call for us to set aside our differences and secure a safe future for the environment as a nation.
A call for us to set aside our differences and secure a safe future for the environment as a nation.
'The EU’s record on environmental issues is arguably one of its greatest achievements. It has developed world-leading legislation on a range of issues, which have helped tackle water and air pollution, protected endangered species, and imposed tough safeguards on the use of genetically modified crops and potentially dangerous chemicals.' The Independent
Regardless of your opinions on Brexit, let us unite to secure a safe future for the environment as an independent nation.
Regardless of your opinions on Brexit, let us unite to secure a safe future for the environment as an independent nation.
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,094
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Jul 2016
Closed
6 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.