Change the law, so that UK citizens can force an immediate General Election.

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

At present a vote of no confidence can only be called by parliament, leaving majority governments in an almost untouchable position. This means that governments can break promises or make decisions that are destructive to the country, and the electorate can do nothing until the next election.

Citizens should be able to hold the government to account at all times, not just during General Elections. The law needs to be changed so that a petition of 'no confidence' to parliament, containing the signatures of at least 51% of the population means a General Election is immediately called.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Introduce legislation to create mechanism for the voters to dissolve Parliament

Timeline

20 Oct 2021	Petition opened for signatures
25 Oct 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 25 Oct 2021

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