Petition · Cabinet Office

Hold referendum if a petition reaches over 650,000 signatures

Closed 136 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to ensure that if a petition reaches over 650,000 votes we hold a referendum on the subject matter so the people of the country are able to be heard. We think this means our official public servants could serve more efficiently.
We think that for too long our politicians and elected officials make unilateral decisions not in line with their manifesto or the public interest or public good. We also don't think they take petitions into account when making decisions. Some petitions are heard in Parliament, but we feel there is not enough action. Therefore we think if a petition was to reach more than 650,000 votes we should hold a referendum on the subject to get a clear understanding of public’s needs and interests. We think this could ensure fair balance, which we don't think we’re seeing in today’s government.

Timeline

27 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
27 Apr 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 136
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 27 Oct 2025
Closed 27 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.