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Petition · past parliament

Include an option to abstain on all UK ballot papers.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

People are dissatisfied with the adequacy of both MPs and parliament, many find themselves in a position where they still want to vote but do not want to vote for any of the current options.
MPs have the right to abstain from a vote and still exercise their right to contribute formally to the vote. This right should be extended to the electorate in the form of an "abstain" box on the ballot paper.

Why it was rejected

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

Give the option for ‘None of the Above’ on the ballot paper at the next Gen Elec

Timeline

30 Mar 2019 Petition opened for signatures
5 Apr 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Apr 2019

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