Petition · past parliament
Acknowledge that the EU Referendum result lacks legitimacy and is not a mandate.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Government to acknowledge that the misinformation in the Brexit campaign means the referendum result lacks legitimacy, and the result is not a mandate to leave the EU. Government and members of parliament to announce, both collectively and as individuals, that they will act to keep the UK in the EU.
While many have signed a petition asking for a second referendum, it is also important to highlight the lack of legitimacy of the first referendum.
Many who voted leave were expressing discontent with the status quo. Many were also relying on false information.
Prof. Michael Dougan, constitutional lawyer, evaluates the referendum:
http://youtu.be/0dosmKwrAbI
He concludes that the leave campaign rested on false promises, and the government has a duty to protect the national interest.
Many who voted leave were expressing discontent with the status quo. Many were also relying on false information.
Prof. Michael Dougan, constitutional lawyer, evaluates the referendum:
http://youtu.be/0dosmKwrAbI
He concludes that the leave campaign rested on false promises, and the government has a duty to protect the national interest.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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.