Petition · past parliament
Hold a referendum on the abolition of the monarchy.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
With the accession of King Charles, falling support for the monarchy and a need for a better democracy, it is time for a full open debate and a referendum, to decide if we should move to a parliamentary republic with an elected head of state.
We have just witnessed the accession of a new head of state, yet the voters were not asked. Instead we're expected to stand and watch the coronation of King Charles, spectators rather than participants in the process of deciding who represents us in this role.
During a cost-of-living crisis the coronation will cost the taxpayer tens of millions of pounds. The monarchy stands against our most cherished principles and is bad for our democracy.
It's time for a referendum.
During a cost-of-living crisis the coronation will cost the taxpayer tens of millions of pounds. The monarchy stands against our most cherished principles and is bad for our democracy.
It's time for a referendum.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Hold a referendum on the monarchy
Timeline
| 4 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jan 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Jan 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.