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Petition · past parliament

Hold an early referendum on taking the "Norway option" of leaving the EU.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

We see advantages in an early referendum on taking the "Norway option". This gives access to the single market, although it is not the most complete form of exit. Some people may see it as a flexible transitional step, and as the least risky path which accepts the result from 23 June.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Negotiate and hold a new referendum on moving from EU membership into the EEA.

Timeline

26 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
15 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Jul 2016

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