Petition · Cabinet Office

Require a referendum and 2 years' notice for any major constitutional changes

Open for signatures 82 signatures

What the petition asks

No government should be able to make major changes to constitutional structures without a referendum from the British people, including changes to elections or alterations to the powers or composition of Parliament. Proposed changes should have at least 2 years' notice to enable research & debate.
Constitutional changes affect democracy and the way the British people interact with it. We believe changes should not be allowed to be made without permission from the British people and with an informed debate.

Timeline

29 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 82
Status Open for signatures
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 29 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.