Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Legislate for the postponed London mayoral election to be held immediately.

Closed 290 signatures

What the petition asks

Pass emergency legislation revoking the previous emergency legislation permitting politicians to remain in office beyond their terms without re-election.

Pass emergency legislation providing for the postponed elections to be held now, including by way of postal vote.
Permitting the politicians to remain in office beyond their terms violates fundamental human rights and freedoms.

Timeline

3 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
3 Mar 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 290
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 3 Sep 2020
Closed 3 Mar 2021

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