Rejected petition Ignore a petition for a 2nd EU Referendum.

There is a petition in circulation, stating a "technicality" will allow a 2nd referendum on UK's exit from the EU.

The turnout for this vote (72.2%) was greater than the last general election (66.1%).

If this "mulligan" petition is accepted - it will set a precedent for democratic failure.

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Date submitted 25 June 2016
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