Petition · past parliament
Consider mainly the vote of young people in the EU referendum
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
73% of 18-24 year olds and 62% of 25-34 year olds wanted to REMAIN in the EU as this is where they see their future and their opportunities. The result of the EU referendum will mainly affect the future of the next generation, therefore they should shape the future of the UK.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 26 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.