Petition · past parliament
Hold a general election in October of 2016
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
This petition calls for a full general election before EU exit negotiations start (likely in October 2016). To give time for the public to reflect on the EU Referendum's outcome, and be assured that a fresh Government has a clear mandate to act - according to its published and detailed manifesto.
During the EU Referendum we fell far far short of the honesty, ethical and moral standards the British electorate should have been accorded by its politicians. No longer is it credible for any party political organisations to be considered representative of the public as a whole, in respect of this most fundamental change to our nation.
As we face change by leaving the EU, we must demand absolute clarity from our politicians regarding their non-partisan future intentions for the British nation as a whole.
As we face change by leaving the EU, we must demand absolute clarity from our politicians regarding their non-partisan future intentions for the British nation as a whole.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 25 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.