Rejected petition Hold a National Referendum for the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union.

Brexit has reshaped the UK’s economy, trade and global standing. Many feel the outcomes differ from expectations in 2016. A fresh, democratic choice would let voters assess real-world impacts and decide whether seeking EU membership best serves the country’s future.

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Since leaving the EU, the UK has faced higher trade barriers, labour shortages, rising costs for businesses, and reduced international influence. Many voters believe these consequences were not fully understood in 2016 and that circumstances have significantly changed. Holding a new referendum would allow the public to make an informed decision based on lived experience, strengthening democratic legitimacy and public trust in the country’s future direction.

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Commit to a referendum in May 2028 asking the next government to rejoin the EU
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747385

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Date submitted 16 January 2026
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