Petition Delay submission of intent to leave the EU (Article 50) until there is a new PM

Following the result of the referendum to leave the EU & the subsequent resignation of the PM it would not be in the UK's best interests to rush the submission of our intention to leave until a new leadership is in place. This must be delayed until at least October to maximise the two year period.

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There are reports of EU leaders and other member states wanting the UK to submit the intention to leave immediately and begin the two year notice / negotiation period. Given the likely duration of a leadership contest and the current target of October 2016 this could result in a rushed process and damage the chances of getting the best possible exit for the UK. This petition is to delay the submission until a new PM and cabinet are in place so they are able to negotiate without distraction.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

15 signatures

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Date closed 11 January 2017
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