Petition
Reform e-petitions - referendum at 1m, no word limits, immediate publication
Closed
611 signatures
What the petition asks
Implement a new parliamentary petitions process that:
- requires a referendum if 1m signatures are reached
- removes limits on the length of petitions
- publishes petitions immediately.
- does not suspend petitions during election periods
- requires a referendum if 1m signatures are reached
- removes limits on the length of petitions
- publishes petitions immediately.
- does not suspend petitions during election periods
We believe the current petitions process is flawed because it does not result in MPs voting on the request of a petition. The petitions process was suspended for 5 months in 2024 due to a general election. Debates are usually held once 100k signatures are reached but we think these rarely result in change. We think that only petitions containing offensive content should be removed. We also feel that character limits in the current process can make it difficult to articulate what action you want the Government to take.
Timeline
| 14 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 May 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
611
Status
Closed
Opened
14 Nov 2024
Closed
14 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 3 Aug 2026.