{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/772279.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":772279,"attributes":{"action":"Hold a National Referendum on Confidence in the Government","background":"Two years after the 2024 General Election, many voters believe the Government no longer has public support. \r\n\r\nWe call for Parliament to hold a confidence vote, and if the Government fails to retain confidence, a General Election should be called.","additional_details":"The Government was elected in July 2024, but many voters now feel it has failed to deliver the change that was promised. Things are only getting worse. \r\n\r\nWe recognise that governments are usually elected for up to five years, but democracy should remain accountable to the people.\r\n If Parliament determines that the Government no longer retains confidence, we believe the British public should be given the opportunity to choose a new Government through a General Election.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-06-10T10:00:41.962Z","updated_at":"2026-07-01T14:49:31.024Z","rejected_at":"2026-07-01T14:48:26.888Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-10T10:09:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"honours","details":"We can't accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for a vote of no confidence in the Government.\r\n\r\nIf you're concerned about a particular policy or decision that's the responsibility of Government or the House of Commons, you could start a petition about that.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to sign this petition: \r\n\r\nGeneral election now – and always call one if a PM is replaced\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771833\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}