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If we 'Remain', UK should have a referendum on our EU membership every 5 years.

Submitted on Thursday 10th March 2016

Published on Sunday 20th March 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 20th September 2016

Signatures: 100

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5 years ~ British ~ British people ~ EU ~ EU membership ~ Referendum ~ remain ~ UK

Petition Action

If we 'Remain', UK should have a referendum on our EU membership every 5 years.

Petition Details

This proposal:

i)Addresses the democratic deficit – this mechanism gives the British people a regular say on this issue, ensuring we are not ignored for another 40 years

ii)Improves EU accountability - we elect UK Govts. every 5 years, EU membership & performance should be evaluated likewise.

Additional Information

Regular EU referendums offers numerous benefits;

1.Accountability - it makes the EU more accountable knowing their performance is to be reviewed on a regular basis,

2.UK interests - the EU will pay greater heed to the UK’s interests going forward, ensuring the EU develops in a manner more conducive to UK interests

3.Other EU members states may follow suit and adopt similar measures, thereby making the EU more democratic and accountable to all the peoples of Europe.


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