Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Change the law so all investors can vote their shares
Closed
2,580 signatures
What the petition asks
Change UK company law to ensure nominees, including investment platforms, are required to pass on voting rights and information to beneficial owners of shares or their advisers. This would allow investors or their advisers to vote their shares without obstacles or additional charges.
Some investment platforms do not pass on shareholder rights, such as the right to vote and attend meetings, or charge high fees for doing so. This may prevent retail investors having a say on the future of the company and their investments.
We believe enfranchising shareholders can be easily achieved and we think it will support investor confidence and help attract capital to the UK stock market to deliver growth and prosperity.
We believe enfranchising shareholders can be easily achieved and we think it will support investor confidence and help attract capital to the UK stock market to deliver growth and prosperity.
Timeline
| 1 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,580
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
1 Apr 2025
Closed
1 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.