Petition · past parliament
Article 50 Lisbon treaty can only be invoked by 2/3 's majority of MP's
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
The recent referendum showed different needs across the UK.
As a parliamentary democracy we trust in elected MP's to make decisions on our behalf.
Only a plan that a significant majority of MP's can support will re-unite the UK
As a parliamentary democracy we trust in elected MP's to make decisions on our behalf.
Only a plan that a significant majority of MP's can support will re-unite the UK
There is currently no plan. It is the job of parliament to ensure
that before article 50 is invoked there is robust, coherent and competent plan in place that is in the interests of the UK as a whole and will deliver clear advantages and benefits to the UK over the current status quo as a member of the European Union.
that before article 50 is invoked there is robust, coherent and competent plan in place that is in the interests of the UK as a whole and will deliver clear advantages and benefits to the UK over the current status quo as a member of the European Union.
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Jul 2016
Closed
18 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.