U.K., Oct. 12 -- UK Parliament issued the following news:
On Monday 12 October, MPs will debate a petition relating to the UK applying to rejoin the EU.
Watch the debate (from 4:30pm, Monday 12 October)
Read the debate transcript (available shortly after the conclusion of the debate).
Tony Vaughan MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. MPs from all parties can take part, and the Government will send a minister to respond.
"Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK"
The petition , which received more than 111,000 signatures, states: "We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin the EU, reverse the damage, boost growth, increase tax revenues and restore opportunities in the UK."
In its response to the petition, provided on 7 January 2026, the Government said: "The UK will not be rejoining the EU, but this Government has reset its relationship with the EU with a new strategic partnership: A deal that is good for UK bills, borders, jobs and growth."
Read the full response
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are 'general' debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means MPs will not vote on the request of the petitions at the end of the debate. Instead, the aim is to give MPs an opportunity to discuss the issues raised by a petition, and get a response from the Government.
Petition debates are scheduled by the Petitions Committee. Only e-petitions started on the Parliament petitions site are considered by the Petitions Committee.
Further information
Find out more about petition debates
Find out more about the role of the Petitions Committee
Find out more about select committees
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