Petition · past parliament
Use Parliament's powers to prevent the UK from leaving the European Union
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Parliament should use its powers to halt the UK exiting the European Union as the consequences will be so negative as to greatly outweigh any benefits.
I call on you, my elected Parliamentary representatives to do the right and sensible thing, and protect the UK from years of avoidable harm.
I call on you, my elected Parliamentary representatives to do the right and sensible thing, and protect the UK from years of avoidable harm.
A slim majority was gained in a non-binding referendum based on people voting for unachievable ideals, promises and misconceptions, and not practical planning and consequences. Many have expressed their regret based on the short and long-term prospects that are already now apparent.
Historically a number of key referenda with close results have not been enacted, as the most popular option was seen to be unworkable. These led to a second vote or parliament acting for the greater good.
Historically a number of key referenda with close results have not been enacted, as the most popular option was seen to be unworkable. These led to a second vote or parliament acting for the greater good.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 28 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.