Petition Change legislation allowing the electorate to demand an early general election.

We live in a democracy and it should be the case that when the electorate are no longer happy that the Government represent the views and feelings of the electorate, they can demand and cause an early general election to take place.

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I propose that if 40% of those who voted in the previous general election demand that an early general election be called, then it should take place within a reasonable amount of time.

At present the public sector is being attacked with pay and pension cuts for staff (up to 30% for Doctors) and cuts to the provision of services (Police and NHS are at breaking point). Additionally, welfare benefits for the most vulnerable in society are also being cut.

This act would allow the public a voice.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

32 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 32 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 24 March 2016
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