We urge the UK Government to create a Democratic Exit Process for each UK Nation
We call on the Government to legislate a peaceful, democratic withdrawal process for each UK nation—similar to the EU Article 50. Without a codified exit route the Union risks becoming involuntary—undermining democracy, weakening constitutional trust and breaching the UK’s international obligations.
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
- 01 SEPT 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
Legislate a Democratic Exit Clause for All Nations of the United Kingdom https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736197
- 06 AUG 2025Petition created
Background
Only Northern Ireland has a codified, peaceful route to leave the UK. Scotland, Wales, and England do not. This creates a democratic imbalance and undermines the idea of a voluntary union. A clear, lawful and equal withdrawal mechanism is essential to protect democratic consent and constitutional stability. Without it, the UK risks becoming a union held together by force, and not by consent. This petition does not seek independence but calls for a fair process available to all nations of the UK.