Call for a General Election: Let the People Choose the next Prime Minister

We call for an immediate general election so that the public can choose the next Prime Minister. With a change in leadership, it’s essential that the government reflects the democratic will of the people. Let the voters decide who leads the country.

This petition was rejected on 14th Jul 2026 as it duplicates an existing petition

The Petition Committee commented:
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: General election now – and always call one if a PM is replaced https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/771833

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Since Keir Starmer resigned, the new Labour leader would not have been chosen by the public. To ensure democratic legitimacy, we need a general election so the people can choose the next Prime Minister directly.