Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Hold a referendum on introducing the Mixed Member Proportional voting system

Closed 80 signatures

What the petition asks

To hold a national referendum to replace the First Past the Post voting system with Mixed Member Proportional Representation and reform our democratic process.
Our current voting system has created a two-party system that allows MPs to win a local election when a minority of the constituency voted them in and it leaves millions of citizens ideologically unrepresented. In these times of uncertainty, the people feel disenfranchised and unable to influence policy. By holding a referendum, Parliament can give the people the power to decide for themselves how they want to be governed and represented.

Timeline

20 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
20 May 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 80
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 20 Nov 2020
Closed 20 May 2021

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