Petition · Cabinet Office

Call for a referendum to block joining the European Union

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like to block the govermen from any negotiation on rejoining or getting closer ties with the European Union by calling for a referendum in which only British voters can vote

Why it was rejected

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

Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take action. We are not clear on the action sought in your petition as the Government is not in the process of joining the EU.

Timeline

7 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures
10 Mar 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Department Cabinet Office
Rejected 10 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.