The UK Government said in a statement it would not request the European Union to abort the procedure of the country’s withdrawal and would keep its work on Brexit.
The statement came as a response to a petition, headlined “Revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU” and signed by almost 5.8 million of UK residents.
“This Government will not revoke Article 50. We will honour the result of the 2016 referendum and work with Parliament to deliver a deal that ensures we leave the European Union,” reads the statement, prepared by the Brexit ministry.
According to the statement, revoking Article 50 would break the promises made to the British people, disrespect the clear instruction from a democratic vote, and in turn, reduce confidence in democracy.