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To: European Union Commission + Parliament

EU: Don't force Britain into quick 'Brexit'

Be patient with Britain while we sort out out internal affairs before pushing us to invoke Article 50.

Why is this important?

Following the surprise 'Leave' vote in the EU referendum, Britain is in a state of turmoil. Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned, and there is a good chance of there being a general election soon.

The 'leave' vote for EU referendum had a tiny majority, and a good half of the country's population are unhappy with the way things are proceeding. The Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party have declared that they will oppose any attempt to have Britain leave the EU. Should they prove victorious in a general election, then this dangerous slide towards Brexit may come to an end. On the end hand, if the British public re-elect the Pro-Brexit Tories, then their desire will also be known.

This petition calls on the EU to be patient and not force Britain into making any hasty moves until more clarity about the country's future has been obtained.

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2016-06-29 14:34:06 +0100

Angela Merkel is already writing the UK off, saying that the Brexit is a done deal:
http://www.thelocal.de/20160629/theres-no-way-back-for-britain-says-sad-merkel

We definitely need to send a message that it's not a done deal. The referendum was advisory, not binding, and that a change in government could alter things.
Other EU leaders have hinted that if the British choose to ignore the referendum, then they will too.

2016-06-28 17:05:38 +0100

100 signatures reached

2016-06-27 21:15:40 +0100

50 signatures reached

2016-06-27 18:38:35 +0100

25 signatures reached

2016-06-27 10:37:04 +0100

10 signatures reached