Petition · Cabinet Office
Require all eligible UK citizens to vote with a "None of the Above" option
Open for signatures
47 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce compulsory voting in UK general elections, with reasonable exemptions. Ballots must include a “None of the Above” option so voters can formally reject all candidates without being forced to support any party.
Recently, turnout has often been low, meaning Governments are elected without significant participation. We believe mandatory voting ensures everyone takes part, while a “None of the Above” option protects freedom of choice by allowing voters to reject all candidates. We feel this strengthens legitimacy and public trust in elections.
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
47
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
6 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.