We need a general election for the electorate to decide who will be our PM

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Hold a General Election if a new Prime Minister takes office before the next scheduled election. A change in national leadership should be decided by the public through a fresh democratic mandate, allowing voters to choose who governs the UK.

Under the UK's parliamentary system, a Prime Minister can be replaced without a General Election. We believe that when national leadership changes, the public should have the opportunity to vote for a Government under its new leader. Holding a General Election would give the new Prime Minister a fresh democratic mandate and allow voters to decide who should govern the UK.

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 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 6 Jul 2026

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