Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Reform General Elections so electorate directly elect PM as well as local MP
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
Change the electoral mandate so the electorate vote both for their local MP and for a PM at General Elections. PM candidate list being open with a requirement for party sponsorship or a deposit, to discourage frivolous candidates.
The political establishment see an election as being designed to vote a party into power. The electorate vote for their local MP, but their decision is often influenced by who they want be the party in power, and Prime Minister. We want the election process to be reformed to be better aligned with the voting public's perception of the value and purpose of their vote.
Timeline
| 20 Jun 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Dec 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
20 Jun 2023
Closed
20 Dec 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.