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Call for a public inquiry into spending on over £100m Brexit advertising.
Closed
588 signatures
What the petition asks
The government's "Get Ready for Brexit" campaign has cost the taxpayer at least £100m and focused on leaving without a deal, even when the Benn amendment prohibited such a course of action.
The campaign has not been proven to be effective according to the National Audit Office.
The campaign has not been proven to be effective according to the National Audit Office.
'There is mounting concern that the government's £100m "Get ready for Brexit" campaign will prove to be a waste of time and money, with the National Audit Office warning that it may have "limited impact".
The NAO report was published amid growing political uncertainty over the timescale by which the UK might leave the European Union.'
'The £109m Brexit campaign has been the fifth biggest advertising budget in 2019' after Proctor & Gamble, Sky, McDonalds & BT'
The NAO report was published amid growing political uncertainty over the timescale by which the UK might leave the European Union.'
'The £109m Brexit campaign has been the fifth biggest advertising budget in 2019' after Proctor & Gamble, Sky, McDonalds & BT'
Timeline
| 29 Oct 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
588
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Oct 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.