Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Ensure that the resignation of a Prime Minister triggers a General Election

The Conservative leadership election will, if it proceeds unhindered, appoint a Prime Minister without a mandate from the electorate. A government with less than 30% of the available vote should call a General Election when changing party leader.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/137376

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