Apply Direct Rule on Northern Ireland unless the Assembly is restored

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Give Northern Ireland politicians an imminent deadline to restore the Assembly. If the deadline passes without the Assembly being restored, apply Direct Rule.

Northern Ireland has not had a functioning Government since February 2022. The people of Northern Ireland are suffering as a result. Departments need political direction to prosper and provide services. The most vulnerable are suffering. Children need schools to be fully functioning. The sick need a fully functioning health service. Those in need of financial support need support from the Government. Immediate action is needed.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The status of the Northern Ireland Assembly is a matter for voters in Northern Ireland and the political parties, not the UK Government.

You could start a petition calling on the Government to give the people of Northern Ireland a public vote on reversing devolution, if that is something you'd like to happen.

Timeline

22 May 2023	Petition opened for signatures
30 May 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 May 2023

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