Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Hold an inquiry into Russian interference in UK democracy
Closed
164 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK government and Intelligence agencies must undertake an immediate public inquiry into Russian interference in democratic processes in the UK; including, but not limited to, the last general election and the 2016 Brexit Referendum.
Accusations of a foreign state influencing the outcome of elections and the Brexit referendum are, if proven, a fundamental threat to democracy in the UK. Failure to undertake a transparent inquiry will result in democratic processes and institutions being undermined. The inquiry should focus not only on the extend of prior interference but also on how to tackle this threat in the future.
Timeline
| 21 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Feb 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
164
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
21 Aug 2020
Closed
21 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.