Rejected petition Make breaking a manifesto pledge trigger a General Election

Make breaking a manifesto pledge trigger a General Election

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Breaking a manifesto pledge essentially means that the Government party has come to power under false pretences, whether intentional or not and must be held accountable.

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:

Call a general election if a government breaks an election manifesto promise
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744946

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Date submitted 6 November 2025
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