Petition · past parliament

Hold a vote of no confidence in the government

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Parliament should have the possibility to express their confidence or no confidence in the new PM to form an effective government by holding a vote of no confidence
The election of a new PM at this time has shown the lack of faith of the British public in both possible candidates, the house should have their opportunity to extend the new PM a mandate to form a government

Why it was rejected

It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.

We can't accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for MPs or Ministers to be sacked or for them to resign.

You could sign a petition calling for a General Election

Call an immediate general election to end the chaos of the current government
Hold a General Election within 100 days of the new PM being appointed

Timeline

5 Sep 2022 Petition opened for signatures
7 Sep 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Sep 2022

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