Parliament's vote on the Brexit deal must include an option to remain in the EU.
- Parliament:
- 2017–19
- Signatures:
- 113,612
- Responded:
- 19 Dec 2017
The petition
A lesser of two evils choice between a bad deal and no deal is not acceptable. Our country deserves better than Hobson's choice, and our MPs should be allowed to vote with their conscience to deliver what they believe is best for the country.
The government's response
The British people voted to leave and the Government will implement their decision.The vote on the final deal will give Parliament the choice to accept the agreement or leave the EU with no agreement.
The result of the referendum held on 23 June 2016 saw a clear majority of people vote to leave the European Union. Parliament overwhelmingly confirmed the result of the referendum, on 8 February, by voting with clear and convincing majorities in both of its Houses for the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill. The Government is clear that it is its duty to deliver on the instruction of the British people and implement the result of the referendum.
The Government has committed to hold a vote on the final deal in Parliament as soon as possible after the negotiations have concluded. The terms of this vote are clear; Parliament will have the choice to accept that deal or to move ahead without a deal.
We are confident that we will get the best possible agreement and one which Parliament will want to support.
Department for Exiting the European Union
Debate
Debated in Parliament on 11 Jun 2018. This is shown for context and is not part of the assessment.
Of 10 MPs who spoke in their own right, 4 were for the petition, 3 neutral and 3 against. The government's response: declines.
- For
- Neutral
- Against