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HM Government gives, forthwith, notice to the EU of the UK's decision to leave.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Following the success of the Leave Campaign in the recent referendum, We the undersigned call upon HM Government to give, forthwith, formal notification of the UK's intention to leave the European Union. As required by Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.
http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/journalist/electoral-commission-media-centre/news-releases-referendums/official-result-of-the-eu-referendum-is-declared-by-electoral-commission-in-manchester#

Why it was rejected

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

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 1 Jul 2016

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