Do not give consent for another Scottish Independence Referendum

Closed 112,232 signatures

What the petition asks

The SNP government appears solely intent on getting independence at any cost.

The independence referendum was called a once in a generation vote - so let it be.

Government response · 12 February 2021

The UK Government continues to respect the decision of the people of Scotland who voted decisively in 2014 to remain part of the United Kingdom.

The referendum on Scottish independence in 2014 was legal, fair and decisive and the people of Scotland voted by a significant margin to remain part of the United Kingdom. The Edinburgh Agreement committed both the UK and Scottish governments to respect the referendum’s outcome. The Prime Minister wrote to the First Minister of Scotland in January 2020 to confirm he cannot agree to any request for a transfer of power from the UK Parliament to the Scottish Parliament that would lead to further independence referendums.

Scotland benefits greatly from being part of a strong United Kingdom and the UK Government is committed to continuing to protect and promote the combined strengths of our Union, building on the historic bonds and common values we share. Now, more than ever, it is important all parts of the United Kingdom work together to protect lives and livelihoods and drive our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scotland Office

Debate in Parliament

MPs debated this petition on 22 March 2021.

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Timeline

26 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
28 Jan 2021	Passed 10,000 signatures, requiring a government response
16 Feb 2021	Government responded
18 Feb 2021	Passed 100,000 signatures, qualifying for a parliamentary debate
22 Mar 2021	Debated in Parliament
26 Jul 2021	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 112,232

Status Closed

Department Cabinet Office, Home Office

Opened 26 Jan 2021

Closed 26 Jul 2021

Response 12 Feb 2021

Debated 22 Mar 2021

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