Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Hold a referendum on changing the voting system to proportional representation

Closed 1,398 signatures

What the petition asks

Hold a referendum on implementing proportional representation for General Elections. The current First Past The Post system is no longer fit for purpose, governments should be more accountable. A more balanced electoral system is needed to restore the integrity and accountability of Parliament.
Governments have run this country on party lines and have failed to uphold standards in public life. Major parties are able to use technology, the media and the current First Past The Post system to retain power and quash alternative opposition. The electorate needs Members in Parliament that represent them and their needs and wishes, to restore integrity and accountability. The only way to achieve this is a proportional representation electoral system.

Timeline

12 Jul 2022 Petition opened for signatures
26 Jan 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,398
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 12 Jul 2022
Closed 26 Jan 2023

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