Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Hold a referendum on UK membership of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Closed
86 signatures
What the petition asks
UK government must hold a referendum on UK accession to CPTPP.
In 2019 General Election the UK government received an electoral mandate for taking back sovereignty.
However, denies the British people the ability to express their opinion on CPTPP membership. Sovereignty will be lost, as rules will be decided by foreign governments. This is results in a democratic deficit.
The UK had in 1975 & 2016 referendums on joining & leaving the EU, as the government of the day felt that British people's opinion was necessary. Accession to CPTPP is no different.
However, denies the British people the ability to express their opinion on CPTPP membership. Sovereignty will be lost, as rules will be decided by foreign governments. This is results in a democratic deficit.
The UK had in 1975 & 2016 referendums on joining & leaving the EU, as the government of the day felt that British people's opinion was necessary. Accession to CPTPP is no different.
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
86
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
16 Mar 2021
Closed
16 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.