Rejected petition Before we hand any powers to write new legislation, we should hold an election.

Theresa May was not elected by the people. The manifesto people voted in has been changed. Theresa May has no mandate and it would be wrong of us to allow her additional powers without first holding a general election.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/180504

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Date submitted 31 March 2017
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