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Petition · past parliament

Halt all Brexit activity and hold a second referendum on leaving the EU

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

In the week commencing 16/07/18 we found out about various breaches in electoral law and parliamentary rules, all linked to matters involving the UK leaving the EU. As a result, We, the undersigned, ask for an immediate halt in all Brexit activities and call for a second referendum on leaving the EU
On Tuesday 17th July 2018 the Electoral Commission published their report finding Vote Leave broke electoral laws around spending. They also fined Vote Leave £61,000 because of their lack of cooperation in the investigation. They have also referred further criminal matters to the police for investigation in to Vote Leave.

On the same day Brandon Lewis MP had entered a non-voting pact with Jo Swinson MP, currently on maternity. He breached it and voted in two brexit amendment votes.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Have a second referendum on leaving the EU

Timeline

19 Jul 2018 Petition opened for signatures
25 Jul 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 25 Jul 2018

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