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.