Petition Ban Ministers from campaigning during referendum campaigns

It is my view that campaigning by Government Ministers during the previous EU referendum was counter-productive. I would like you to create legislation preventing the government and its ministers campaigning for or against a particular outcome during a referendum.

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When the UK electorate has a referendum, the decision has been passed to the electorate, the decision does not belong to the Government. It does not make sense for the Government to campaign for or against a particular outcome. They should attempt to remain neutral. Please note that I am referring to the Government and its Ministers, not MP's.

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38 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 38 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 1 May 2019
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