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This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty Immediately.

The lack of decisive post EU Referendum action is irresponsibly creating a febrile environment & financial uncertainty. Commencing the 2 year countdown will set financial market expectations & encourage the speedy submission of proposals for exit and help people to appreciate how the exit will work.

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http://www.lisbon-treaty.org/wcm/the-lisbon-treaty/treaty-on-European-union-and-comments/title-6-final-provisions/137-article-50.html

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/133618

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