Petition · past parliament

Theresa May should allow the elected Scottish Government decide Referendum Date

Closed 2,149 signatures

What the petition asks

Theresa May aims to block the Scottish Referendum due to the upcoming Brexit Talks and feels that this should not take place until after Brexit.

The SNP aim to offer a referendum question when Brexit Talks are near completion and the British Government are aware of their position.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-39293513

http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2017/03/brexit-makes-scottish-independence-much-more-economically-attractive

Timeline

24 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,149
Status Closed
Opened 24 Mar 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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