Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Hold a referendum before changing the State Pension Age
Closed
150 signatures
What the petition asks
Hold a referendum before changing the state pension age.
We believe changing the State Pension Age is an important decision on the scale of leaving the EU. We feel it cannot be left to Parliament to decide but should be a decision put to a referendum.
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
150
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
7 Aug 2025
Closed
7 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.