Petition
Protect Our Right to Vote: Ban the Postponement of Elections
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a UK Constitution of Democracy to guarantee the public’s right to vote and prohibit the postponement of elections, ensuring no elected officials can extend their terms or delay democratic accountability under any circumstances.
Democracy relies on regular, guaranteed elections. When elections can be postponed by law, voting becomes a privilege rather than a right. Delaying elections allows elected officials to remain in power without renewed consent, weakening public trust and accountability. A Constitution of Democracy would protect voters by making the right to vote absolute and preventing future erosion of democratic rights.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Timeline
| 16 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.