Rejected petition: Change the system of government:- Representative Democracy to Direct Democracy.
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We want the UK to transition from Representative to Direct Democracy. Let citizens propose, debate, and vote on laws via secure referendums or digital platforms. MPs should serve as facilitators, not decision-makers, ensuring the people have real power over national decisions.
We want Direct Democracy because the current system fails to represent the public’s true will. Politicians often ignore voters after elections, passing laws that serve party interests, not the people. Direct Democracy would give citizens real control, restore trust in government, and ensure decisions reflect the majority. It's time for the public to have the final say on the issues that affect their lives—regularly, not just once every few years.
Why was this petition rejected?
There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:
Let the Public Decide: Hold a UK Referendum on Swiss-Style Direct Democracy
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718906We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.