Petition · past parliament
Repeal the European Communities Act, 1972
Closed
278 signatures
What the petition asks
In enacting the European Communities Bill through an ordinary vote in the House of Commons, Ted Heath's Government breached the constitutional convention which requires a prior consultation of the people (either by a general election or a referendum) on any measure involving constitutional change.
Timeline
| 27 Jan 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
278
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jan 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.