Submitted on Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Rejected on Thursday 7th August 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Change the system of government:- Representative Democracy to Direct Democracy.
We want the UK to transition from Representative to Direct Democracy. Let citizens propose, debate, and vote on laws via secure referendums or digital platforms. MPs should serve as facilitators, not decision-makers, ensuring the people have real power over national decisions.
We want Direct Democracy because the current system fails to represent the public’s true will. Politicians often ignore voters after elections, passing laws that serve party interests, not the people. Direct Democracy would give citizens real control, restore trust in government, and ensure decisions reflect the majority. It's time for the public to have the final say on the issues that affect their lives—regularly, not just once every few years.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:
Let the Public Decide: Hold a UK Referendum on Swiss-Style Direct Democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718906
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