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UK Parliament to consider leaving Ireland

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We would like the UK Parliament to debate and consider returning the 6 counties of Ulster that make up the North of Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. This would remove any current or future problems over the border issue in any Brexit negotiations.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a decision for the people of Ireland and Northern Ireland following a referendum, not the UK Parliament and Government.

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Clarity on the conditions in which Sec. of State for NI would call a border poll

Timeline

4 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
12 Feb 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 12 Feb 2019

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