Rejected petition Add a binding “VETO” option to UK election ballots to allow reruns if needed.

Legislate to add a binding “VETO” option on ballot papers in UK elections. If over 50% of voters select VETO, the election is void and rerun. This empowers voters to reject elections that fail to offer adequate representation and ensures majority consent is required.

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Under FPTP, voters often face a choice between silence or casting a vote that won’t deliver representation. The VETO lets them formally withhold consent when the ballot fails to offer an adequate option. A majority VETO triggers a rerun, making consent a condition of election. This reform empowers voters and ensures no one takes office without real democratic legitimacy.

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Add a “None of the above” option to ballot papers for all elections
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727889

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Date submitted 29 May 2025
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