Petition · past parliament
Move the Palace of Westminster to new purpose-built Parliament in Birmingham
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
The existing Palace of Westminster is no longer 'fit for purpose'. The adversarial debating chamber is archaic and the infrastructure needs total upgrading. The proposed cost for refurbishment could be spent on a new building in Birmingham, the centre of Britain.
It's time Parliament dragged itself into the 21st century. By relocating to Birmingham in the centre of Britain, government can truly represent all the people and not just the elite, privileged few.
Estimated costs to refurbish the existing Palace of Westminster are unacceptable:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/28/mps-to-vote-on-vacating-parliament-building-in-need-of-refurbishment
A modern debating chamber is essential for fair government.
Estimated costs to refurbish the existing Palace of Westminster are unacceptable:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jan/28/mps-to-vote-on-vacating-parliament-building-in-need-of-refurbishment
A modern debating chamber is essential for fair government.
Timeline
| 2 Feb 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Aug 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Feb 2018
Closed
2 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.