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The referendum vote is void if the Union of the United Kingdom is ended.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
The 1st referendum vote is not legitimate if it breaks up of the United Kingdom. This consequence was not explained to voters and so a balanced and fair referendum was not held.
The 1st referendum vote may now cause the Scots to dissolve the Union.
A second referendum is required.
The 1st referendum vote may now cause the Scots to dissolve the Union.
A second referendum is required.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
If you want a second referendum, we already have a petition open about that: Call for a second EU referendum as the first did not have a clear mandate.
If you want to stop a second referendum on Scottish independence, we also already have a petition open about that: To stop/prevent a second referendum on Scottish independence.
If you want to stop a second referendum on Scottish independence, we also already have a petition open about that: To stop/prevent a second referendum on Scottish independence.
Timeline
| 27 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.