Petitions/Seek to join the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
StatusClosed
Opened14 Jul 2025
Closes14 Jan 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We think the UK should join EFTA, comprised of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. We think this would be an ideal compromise between those who wish to be within the EU and those who don't.

Parliament must consider that close to 10 years on from the Brexit referendum, the country is still talking about it. The government could negotiate a system where the UK can join EFTA but not be part of the EEA or Schengen Area. Government could work with EFTA countries to negotiate admission which works for both them and what is of paramount importance to the UK. We think it would then finally close the debate on the UK-EU's relationship.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Darren Jones
1Darren Jones MP
Bristol North West
3
Stephen Morgan
2Stephen Morgan MP
Portsmouth South
3
Sir Mel Stride
3Sir Mel Stride MP
Central Devon
2
Rachel Blake
4Rachel Blake MP
Cities of London and Westminster
2
Lucy Powell
5Lucy Powell MP
Manchester Central
2
Steve Darling
6Steve Darling MP
Torbay
2
Alex Baker
7Alex Baker MP
Aldershot
1
Wendy Morton
8Wendy Morton MP
Aldridge-Brownhills
1
Liam Conlon
9Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Daniel Francis
10Daniel Francis MP
Bexleyheath and Crayford
1