Petition · past parliament
Replace petition.parliament.uk with a site that collects votes for and against
Closed
330 signatures
What the petition asks
Frequently, petitions and similar are reported as having collected so many thousand votes. This only represents one side: without knowing how strong the opposing feeling is, the true public opinion can be misreported - and, decision-makers can be pushed into actions the majority don't actually want.
A petition is arguably the modern version of the pitchfork-wielding mob; it's very easy for individuals or groups to whip up strong feelings. Those opposing the motion feel disenfranchised - there is no *simple* and *immediate* way to register their opposition; they can only set up a counter-petition, which is liable to be rejected, or at least involves a delay, thus giving unfair advantage to the first petition.
Timeline
| 19 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
330
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Nov 2018
Closed
19 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.