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Instigate a 2nd EU referendum, honestly campaigned and to include 16-17 yr olds
Closed
265 signatures
What the petition asks
EU Membership is too important to be decided by a vote based on inaccurate campaign claims and which excluded 16-17yr olds.
The EU referendum result is not legally binding. Cameron decided that the UK should be bound by it but has subsequently resigned. His decision can & should be rescinded.
The EU referendum result is not legally binding. Cameron decided that the UK should be bound by it but has subsequently resigned. His decision can & should be rescinded.
• The percentage difference between Leave and Remain was not great enough to trigger such a momentous course of action - 48% voted Remain
• 16 & 17yr olds were not included - their future is at stake & their votes should be counted
• Voters may have been swayed by false information - eg the Leave campaigners have acknowledged their NHS claims were inaccurate. All campaign claims should be regulated by the Advertising Standards Authority to ensure accuracy and honesty for both parties.
• 16 & 17yr olds were not included - their future is at stake & their votes should be counted
• Voters may have been swayed by false information - eg the Leave campaigners have acknowledged their NHS claims were inaccurate. All campaign claims should be regulated by the Advertising Standards Authority to ensure accuracy and honesty for both parties.
Timeline
| 19 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
265
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Jul 2016
Closed
19 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.