Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Mandate automatic General Elections when a Prime Minister is replaced mid-term.
Closed
275 signatures
What the petition asks
Recent events saw a Prime Minister replaced by party members, bypassing public vote. This petition urges legislation for automatic General Elections in such scenarios, ensuring the leader holds a public mandate, which is foundational to our democracy.
Democracy thrives when the power to choose our leaders rests with the people. The recent replacement of a Prime Minister without a General Election raises concerns about the legitimacy and the mandate of the leader, as they were not elected by the general public but by a section of a political party. This can potentially lead to a governance crisis or public unrest due to perceived illegitimacy.
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
275
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
10 Oct 2023
Closed
10 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.