Petition · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Introduce compulsory voting for all eligible British citizens
Closed
66 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a national system which requires all eligible British citizens to vote in UK elections. We believe this could ensure full participation, fair representation, and a stronger, more accountable democracy across the UK.
Many people in the UK have lost faith and trust in our democracy. We believe introducing this could reduce animosity, increase social cohesion and trust, ensure fairer representation regarding policymaking, and increase political legitimacy and mandates. It could also reduce frustration amongst people who many feel they do not have a say in politics.
Timeline
| 3 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Closed
Department
Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Opened
3 Dec 2025
Closed
3 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.