{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760717.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":760717,"attributes":{"action":"I think people should get to vote on how the UK's money is spent.","background":"We propose the development of a digital platform, accessible via web and mobile applications, to enable every UK citizen to cast a single vote on the allocation of public spending. The objective is to implement the majority decision, addressing concerns regarding the perceived misdirection of","additional_details":"funds and prioritizing their utilization for the benefit of the United Kingdom. Given the current record-high spending levels in the UK, a shift in fiscal strategy is imperative. I propose implementing a 28-day public referendum, allowing citizens to cast a single vote or modify their selection, to determine the allocation of public funds. The outcome of this vote, reflecting the majority decision, will dictate the course of action. In the event of a tie, the proposed measure will be declined.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-10T21:44:42.214Z","updated_at":"2026-03-30T14:31:33.982Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-30T14:31:22.429Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-10T22:01:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Party manifestos already set out spending plans and priorities. We are not sure exactly what your proposal would mean, whether it would apply to every financial decision, or how it would work more generally.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}