Petition · Cabinet Office

Put all proposals for closer ties to the EU to a referendum

Open for signatures 324 signatures

What the petition asks

Hold a referendum on proposals for closer ties to the European Union, and commit to holding a referendum on any future proposals for closer ties, including if the government decided it wanted the UK to become a full EU member state.
Because the current Government are making decisions to have closer ties to the EU without asking the electorate via a referendum.

Timeline

14 May 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 324
Status Open for signatures
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 14 May 2026

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