Stop the Centralisation of Power, Reclaim Control and Defend British Freedom

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

We want Parliament to halt council restructuring, repeal or reform the Online Safety Act, stop digital ID rollouts, and launch a full public inquiry into the long-term risks of centralising power, censorship, and surveillance in the UK.

Because these changes strip power from local communities and hand it to central authorities with little accountability. The abolition of councils, online censorship, and digital ID systems threaten privacy, free speech, and democracy. If left unchecked, they create the foundation for future authoritarian rule. Even if justified today, these powers can be abused tomorrow. We must act now to protect civil liberties and ensure government remains accountable to the people.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We are we are not sure what you would specifically like an inquiry like this to cover. You could start a petition setting this out more clearly. There are also several open petitions which cover issues you raise:

Do not introduce Digital ID cards
Do not introduce Digital ID cards

Hold regional referendums on local government and devolution changes
Hold regional referendums on local government and devolution changes

Repeal the Online Safety Act
Repeal the Online Safety Act

Timeline

30 Jul 2025	Petition opened for signatures
22 Aug 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Aug 2025

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