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Recognise the possibility that the "Will of the People" has changed since Brexit

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

It is becoming increasingly evident that the full implications of Brexit were not considered in the run-up to the Referendum. Numerous polls suggest that that there would now be a clear majority for Remain

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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Timeline

13 Dec 2016 Petition opened for signatures
16 Dec 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Dec 2016

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