Rejected petition Should government call an election if it evidentially breaks manifesto pledges?

A petition calling for a general election cannot succeed because of the govt majority, yet govt made manifesto pledges to get elected only to break them when in power. That’s wrong

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This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

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You may wish to sign this petition:

Make breaking a manifesto against the law and trigger a General Election
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700035

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Date submitted 28 November 2024
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