Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Hold a referendum on the abolition of the House of Lords
Closed
523 signatures
What the petition asks
Fix the democratic deficit of Great Britain by offering a direct democratic choice on whether to retain a body of unelected political appointees who can interfere with and impede the work of elected MPs.
We believe the existence of the House of Lords is an assault on democracy, and a disgrace to this country. Unelected individuals, paid by the public, are enabled to interfere with and impede the work of elected representatives of the people.
The people must be offered a choice on whether to retain the Lords, or whether to abolish them absolutely, and the decision of the people on the matter must be final.
The people must be offered a choice on whether to retain the Lords, or whether to abolish them absolutely, and the decision of the people on the matter must be final.
Timeline
| 30 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
523
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
30 Nov 2021
Closed
30 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.