Rejected petition: New general election now the prime minister has quit
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With the Prime Minister stepping down, the country faces a major change in leadership. The public should have the right to choose who governs them through a General Election. We call on the Government to give voters a say and seek a fresh democratic mandate immediately.
We, the undersigned, call for an immediate General Election following the Prime Minister's resignation. A change in national leadership is a significant event, and the public should have the opportunity to choose who governs the country. We urge the Government to seek a fresh democratic mandate and allow voters to decide the future direction of the United Kingdom through a General Election.
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General election now – and always call one if a PM is replaced
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771833We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.