Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Hold on a referendum on an Independent North of England
Closed
117 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe that the UK Parliament must hold a referendum on an Independent Northern England.
All those North of the Humber and South of Scotland have a fundamental right to autonomy from Westminster and Self-Rule.
A 'yes' vote will lead to the establishment of The Northern Republic.
All those North of the Humber and South of Scotland have a fundamental right to autonomy from Westminster and Self-Rule.
A 'yes' vote will lead to the establishment of The Northern Republic.
We believe that The North is an economically, culturally and historically distinct nation.
Northerners are not 'English' – they are Northumbrian.
For much of this island's history, Northumbria was a historically independent nation with a unique system of government and set of traditions.
COVID-19 has revealed that the North-South divide is built into the very fabric of the "United Kingdom." And there is only one solution: a North-South border.
We demand freedom for the North
Northerners are not 'English' – they are Northumbrian.
For much of this island's history, Northumbria was a historically independent nation with a unique system of government and set of traditions.
COVID-19 has revealed that the North-South divide is built into the very fabric of the "United Kingdom." And there is only one solution: a North-South border.
We demand freedom for the North
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
117
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
3 Nov 2020
Closed
3 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.