Hold a referendum on EU membership before the government rejoins without asking.
The Issue
As a concerned citizen of the United Kingdom, I feel deeply unsettled by the current trajectory our government is taking regarding our relationship with the European Union. In 2016, the people of the UK made a clear and democratic decision to leave the EU—a decision that was respected and acted upon. However, recent developments suggest that attempts to reverse this decision are underway, undermining the will of the people and casting doubt on the democratic principles we hold dear.
For many, voting to leave the EU was not just a choice based on economic factors, but a profound affirmation of sovereign rights and national identity. To now consider rejoining the EU without a new referendum would be a grave disservice to those who participated dutifully in the democratic process and a violation of the trust they placed in their elected officials.
Since 2016, there have been many changes both within the EU and the UK. Economic fluctuations, shifts in political landscape, and evolving global challenges have marked the years post-Brexit. With so much at stake, it is only fair and just that the citizens of this country are given a voice through a new referendum if any decision about rejoining the EU arises.
Polling has indicated a divided opinion on this matter, a reflection of the complexity and mixed feelings surrounding the EU. Statistics from the British Social Attitudes survey show a continuing split in public opinion regarding the benefits and disadvantages of EU membership. This underscores the necessity for a referendum to ensure that the decision reflects the will of the majority, rather than a select group of policymakers.
The goal of this petition is simple yet powerful: to urge our government to commit to holding a referendum only if there are any considerations to negotiate re-entering the EU. Such a step would ensure transparency, democracy, and respect for public opinion in our nation's most significant decisions.
Join me in standing for democracy and the right to make our voices heard. Sign this petition to call upon our government to hold a referendum before making any decisions about EU membership, honoring the principle that the people of the United Kingdom should have the final say in their nation's future.
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The Issue
As a concerned citizen of the United Kingdom, I feel deeply unsettled by the current trajectory our government is taking regarding our relationship with the European Union. In 2016, the people of the UK made a clear and democratic decision to leave the EU—a decision that was respected and acted upon. However, recent developments suggest that attempts to reverse this decision are underway, undermining the will of the people and casting doubt on the democratic principles we hold dear.
For many, voting to leave the EU was not just a choice based on economic factors, but a profound affirmation of sovereign rights and national identity. To now consider rejoining the EU without a new referendum would be a grave disservice to those who participated dutifully in the democratic process and a violation of the trust they placed in their elected officials.
Since 2016, there have been many changes both within the EU and the UK. Economic fluctuations, shifts in political landscape, and evolving global challenges have marked the years post-Brexit. With so much at stake, it is only fair and just that the citizens of this country are given a voice through a new referendum if any decision about rejoining the EU arises.
Polling has indicated a divided opinion on this matter, a reflection of the complexity and mixed feelings surrounding the EU. Statistics from the British Social Attitudes survey show a continuing split in public opinion regarding the benefits and disadvantages of EU membership. This underscores the necessity for a referendum to ensure that the decision reflects the will of the majority, rather than a select group of policymakers.
The goal of this petition is simple yet powerful: to urge our government to commit to holding a referendum only if there are any considerations to negotiate re-entering the EU. Such a step would ensure transparency, democracy, and respect for public opinion in our nation's most significant decisions.
Join me in standing for democracy and the right to make our voices heard. Sign this petition to call upon our government to hold a referendum before making any decisions about EU membership, honoring the principle that the people of the United Kingdom should have the final say in their nation's future.
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Petition created on 28 August 2026