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Discuss the motion for an early general election and a vote of confidence

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the House to consider this e-petition on discussing the motion for an early general election & a vote of confidence in the UK government.
Post Brexit with a nation divided, if a motion of no confidence is passed an early election can be held under The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011.
The early general election would be expected to be held on Thursday 4th May 2017, which would see our leaders come forwards with their best effort at a thoughtful plan for the future, for the best possible outcome when we exit the EU in 2 years time.
http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06111
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/24/the-eu-referendum-reveals-a-nation-utterly-divided--an-early-gen/

Why it was rejected

It was created under a fake or incomplete name.

In any case, we already have several petitions open calling for a general election. For example: Call a snap general election now that the UK have voted to leave the EU

Timeline

25 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
30 Jun 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 30 Jun 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.