Petition · past parliament

Repeat the EU referendum

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

In the aftermath of the 'leave' decision, some may now wish they had voted differently. If the will of the people has changed, it is vital to recognise this before taking irreversible steps.

A very large number of signatures on this petition will demonstrate that the nation has changed its mind.
Britain is reeling from the economic and political consequences of the Brexit decision.

Many who voted 'leave' were registering a protest vote. They did not expect to win, and had not fully thought through the consequences of doing so. They may now be reconsidering.

64% of 18-24 year olds, who disproportionately support 'remain', did not vote. They may now wish that they had.

The first vote does not have to be final.

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
7 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Jul 2016

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