{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/774378.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":774378,"attributes":{"action":"Mandatory general election if a governing party changes leader","background":"I want legislation that forces a general election to be held if the leader of the governing party resigns during the government’s term in office.","additional_details":"When governing parties get a new leader they do not have a country-wide mandate to govern. A fresh election each time a governing party changes leader will ensure that the new PM has democratic legitimacy. Ultimately the PM's authority should derive from the people rather than a faction of party members. Leadership contests held solely within a political party do not provide the public with a meaningful say in who governs the country and undermines public trust in government.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-06-22T11:14:30.775Z","updated_at":"2026-07-06T10:27:40.107Z","rejected_at":"2026-07-06T10:27:34.506Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-22T11:30:10.000Z","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":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign these petitions:\r\n\r\nThe removal or death of a PM should trigger a general election\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760199\r\n\r\nGeneral election now – and always call one if a PM is replaced\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771833 "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}