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Petition · past parliament

MPs should be given a free vote on Article 50.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

This should happen when Parliament is clear as to what can realistically be achieved in negotiations with the EU.
Parliament should bear in mind the promises and assertions made in the referendum campaign and act in the national interest for the unity, prosperity and security of the United Kingdom as a whole.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Let Parliament decide whether or not we remain a member of the European Union

Timeline

14 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
22 Jul 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 22 Jul 2016

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