Hold a National Referendum for the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Brexit has reshaped the UK’s economy, trade and global standing. Many feel the outcomes differ from expectations in 2016. A fresh, democratic choice would let voters assess real-world impacts and decide whether seeking EU membership best serves the country’s future.

Since leaving the EU, the UK has faced higher trade barriers, labour shortages, rising costs for businesses, and reduced international influence. Many voters believe these consequences were not fully understood in 2016 and that circumstances have significantly changed. Holding a new referendum would allow the public to make an informed decision based on lived experience, strengthening democratic legitimacy and public trust in the country’s future direction.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Commit to a referendum in May 2028 asking the next government to rejoin the EU
Commit to a referendum in May 2028 asking the next government to rejoin the EU

Timeline

16 Jan 2026	Petition opened for signatures
3 Feb 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 3 Feb 2026

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