Petition
If the Prime Minister resigns or is removed there should be a general election.
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like Parliament to create legislation that invokes a general election in the event of a Prime Minister leaving office for whatever reason.
When a political party runs for election the focal point is the potential prime minister. They are the primary person the electorate are voting for. So if the prime minister is removed an election should be called to see if the new leader or leaders of the party or parties has the electorates backing.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "The removal or death of a PM should trigger a general election" The removal or death of a PM should trigger a general election
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 May 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.