Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Defence

Require a public vote before the UK can become involved in a foreign conflict

Closed 211 signatures

What the petition asks

We want a public referendum/vote on engaging in any foreign conflict. This does not include if the UK is under attack.
Any conflict, for example Ukraine or Palestine, would need public backing for our government to support. Be it financially or physically with our troops.

I want the citizens of the UK to be able to stop our Government becoming involved in conflicts that are not supported by the public. The Government should need a majority vote by the citizens of the UK to spend public funds financially backing a side or sending our armed services into battle. We the public demand a option not to enter a conflict which does not directly involve our territory or civilians. A public vote must be activated!

Timeline

30 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 211
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 30 Nov 2023
Closed 29 May 2024

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