Petition to Re-enter the EU Surpasses 11,000 Signatures, Prompting Government Reply
A petition calling for the United Kingdom to begin negotiations to rejoin the European Union has gathered over 11,000 signatures, triggering a mandatory government response.
Robert McMaster's June-started petition urging the United Kingdom to seek negotiations for EU re-entry has crossed the 11,000-signature mark, obligating the government to issue a formal response. The petition contends that a decade after the Brexit vote, the departure has brought higher costs, reduced influence, and inefficiencies, and therefore the UK should apply to rejoin the bloc, even under different terms. Andy Burnham, speaking in Berlin, supported the notion that deeper cooperation with the EU could drive economic growth and strengthen the UK's global standing.
The campaign, backed by the Berkshire for Europe chapter of European Movement UK, will stay open until December 24, aiming to generate a second parliamentary debate and encourage constituents to contact their MPs. Organizers note previous petitions have prompted parliamentary discussions, and they hope this one will similarly influence policy. The government has not yet ruled out the possibility of future EU re-entry.
Why it matters
The petition shows growing public pressure for the UK to reconsider its post-Brexit relationship with the EU, potentially shaping future policy.
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