Petition · past parliament

Ensure the UK remains part of the European Economic Area once we leave the EU

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

With the referendum over, the UK must now focus on what is best for the UK outside the EU. Remaining part of the European Economic Area and Single Market, allows us to continue trading freely with the EU and is the best way to maintain business and consumer confidence in our economy.
For more information about why remaining part of the EEA is the best option for the UK once we leave the EU, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/ChooseEEA/
https://twitter.com/Choose_EEA

Why it was rejected

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

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 1 Jul 2016

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