Petition · Cabinet Office

Change the law to have a general election every three years

Open for signatures 31 signatures

What the petition asks

A maximum of a three year parliamentary term would allow voters to replace Governments more frequently. We ask the Government to introduce legislation reducing the maximum term limit for a Parliament to three years.
We believe this would ensure greater accountability for Governments in power and prevent economic instability. It would also enable stronger democracy as the global economy system is dynamic and consistently needs adaptability and resilience. We feel this change would lead to better performance for leaders and Governments in power and enable a stable government and leadership, further promoting inclusive democracy and scrutiny. It would also prevent our leaders staying too long in power when they are underperforming.

Timeline

22 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 31
Status Open for signatures
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 22 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.