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We urge parliament to ask the EU to unilaterally extend Article 50

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

The government's action in proroguing parliament is limiting the time available for parliament to properly debate the future of this country's relationship with the European Union. The EU could unilaterally allow for Brexit to be suspended to allow parliament time to properly discuss this issue.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't solely responsible for the issue you raise. The extension of Article 50 needs to be agreed by both the UK and EU and cannot take place unilaterally.

In any case, the European Withdrawl (No. 2) Act 2019 was given Royal Assent on Monday 9 September, requiring the Government to seek an extension if a deal has not been agreed. You can find out more about the Act here:

https://services.parliament.uk/bills/2017-19/europeanunionwithdrawalno6.html

Timeline

29 Aug 2019 Petition opened for signatures
10 Sep 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 10 Sep 2019

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