Veterans call for an immediate general election following Starmer's resignation

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as Prime Minister, we veterans call on the Government and Parliament to dissolve Parliament immediately and hold a general election. The British people deserve a fresh democratic mandate.

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister on 22 June 2026. As veterans who have served to protect British democracy, we call on the Government and Parliament to advise His Majesty the King to dissolve Parliament immediately and hold a general election. The British people deserve a fresh democratic mandate.

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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General election now – and always call one if a PM is replaced
General election now – and always call one if a PM is replaced

Timeline

22 Jun 2026	Petition opened for signatures
6 Jul 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Jul 2026

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