Petition Take evidence and expert advice into account alongside the EU referendum result.

For the reasons outlined below we the undersigned request that parliament take into consideration evidence, data and facts from a panel of academics and experts on the benefits and cons of being in the EU before making a final decision on whether or not leave.

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Reasons: The EU referendum result is advisory not legally binding; The electorate is so evenly divided; The age demographic bias towards under 50's wanting to remain a member; The impact leaving will have on future generations currently unable to vote; The inaccuracy of some claims made by campaigners; The influence of possible media bias during campaigning; Lack of expertise and insight on key issues amongst the general public.

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425 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 425 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 7 January 2017
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