Rejected petition British Declaration of Independence

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We the undersigned believe that the United Kingdom should have independence from the European Union, to have indisputable sovereign powers for our own parliament in Westminster to pass laws without interference from any foreign jurisdiction. A British Declaration of Independence to be signed by MP's at the start of each term of office, to defend UK interests at home and abroad, repealing any Acts of Parliament binding us with the said European Union.

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Date submitted 18 September 2013
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