Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Hold a General Election if 5% of the voting population ask for it
Closed
79 signatures
What the petition asks
Respect ultimate authority of General Public to force a General Election.
At present, an unpopular Government can hold out for 5 years until the public get a vote.
Timeline
| 30 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
79
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
30 Nov 2023
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.