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Open The removal or death of a PM should trigger a general election

Created by Roger John Morton
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We call on the Government to introduce legislation which would mandate a general election if a Prime Minister is removed or resigns from post, or if the Prime Minister dies.

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    This petition will stay open until 16 September 2026.