Petition · past parliament

Pause, plan and review before a decision on Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

Closed 395 signatures

What the petition asks

1. Wait 4 to 6 months to allow the parties to resolve their internal conflicts.
2. Take steps to address the divisions that the referendum has revealed in our communities.
3. Hold an independent enquiry into allegations of disinformation during the campaign.
4. Establish a clear plan of what Brexit would entail; for example, movement of people, economic and trading relations, rights at work, environmental legislation and the future of Projects currently receiving EU funding.
5. This plan should be subject to public consultation and democratic process, including the views of 16 and 17 year olds before a final decision is taken about whether to enact Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty.

Timeline

15 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
15 Jan 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 395
Status Closed
Opened 15 Jul 2016
Closed 15 Jan 2017

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