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Call a General Election - Petition

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Spinnaker Sun 24-Nov-24 16:11:52

For anyone unhappy at the current government there is a petition available to sign. When I signed it last night there were 170k signatures - to say it's gathered pace is an understatement as it now stands at well over one million signatures.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700143

DiamondLily Mon 25-Nov-24 06:55:12

Labour, so far, have been a disappointment.. But, the other lot were a disappointment for 14 years - so I can’t see what a new election could achieve. 🤷‍♀️

Realistically, our governments will always be Tory or Labour. The other parties are just protests, and none of them look capable of governing anyway.

So, I guess we’ll just have to see how the next four years pan out.

Wyllow3 Mon 25-Nov-24 00:19:24

Why ask for a GE - non specific grumbles - which will get no-where - as opposed to a petition that actually asks for some key points of concern?

Mt61 Mon 25-Nov-24 00:15:36

LizzieDrip

If Farage ever came anywhere close to leading this country (God help us all) he would very quickly realise there’s a lot more to it than trade deals with his bestie!

He would probably cr** himself!

I think he would do well!

LizzieDrip Mon 25-Nov-24 00:03:28

I would imagine at least 4 million will sign the petition - all those who voted Reform and have now thrown their dummies out of the pram.

LizzieDrip Sun 24-Nov-24 23:50:49

If Farage ever came anywhere close to leading this country (God help us all) he would very quickly realise there’s a lot more to it than trade deals with his bestie!

He would probably cr** himself!

Mt61 Sun 24-Nov-24 23:09:49

MayBee70

Oh yes. They’re besties aren’t they. Can’t wait for chlorinated chicken etc. Strange how people didn’t want to deal with those nasty EU people but are happy to cosy up to the convicted felon, misogynistic climate crisis denying new president.

So you keep spouting

ronib Sun 24-Nov-24 23:04:51

I don’t think Starmer has any choice in the matter MayBee70

MayBee70 Sun 24-Nov-24 23:01:12

Oh yes. They’re besties aren’t they. Can’t wait for chlorinated chicken etc. Strange how people didn’t want to deal with those nasty EU people but are happy to cosy up to the convicted felon, misogynistic climate crisis denying new president.

ronib Sun 24-Nov-24 22:56:40

MayBee70 Farage apparently has a very good relationship with Trump so trade deals probably? Badenoch is really not very smart.

MayBee70 Sun 24-Nov-24 22:54:30

So what, exactly would Badenoch or Farage be doing now that would be better?

25Avalon Sun 24-Nov-24 22:53:57

80% didn’t vote for this Government - ok that’s their fault you could say and they only have themselves to blame. Most were so sick of a lying inept conservative Government so they didn’t vote and Labour got in by default. I don’t think anyone really wants the Conservatives back as they haven’t changed. Starmer’s popularity rating has plummeted and he will soon be on a par with Prince Harry if he isn’t already. If the petition makes this Government sit up and think and stop picking on pensioners and the farmers amongst others then maybe it will serve a useful purpose, but somehow I doubt it.

eazybee Sun 24-Nov-24 22:51:13

This is the result of tactical voting. Too many people voted Labour to remove the Tories without thinking who they were replacing them with, so many newly elected MPs do not have the support of their constituents, or belief in their policies.

I admit to being surprised at the mess Labour's front bench has made so far, with their huge majority that can pass any Bill they wish. They are treating the electorate with contempt, and some of their MPs who do not vote as their Leader tells them to, hence this petition, which will achieve nothing, but is a sad indictment of Labour which they will ignore at their peril.

Mt61 Sun 24-Nov-24 22:39:52

Casdon

It actually proves nothing. 4 million people voted for Reform in the election in July. Who do people think are now signing this petition, which is endorsed by Nigel Farage? It will have no impact, why would it?

Three of my labour friends have just signed it 😊

Mt61 Sun 24-Nov-24 22:38:45

ronib

It’s on Twitter….. approaching 1.7 million. Won’t make any difference. The government has cloth ears.

True 👍🏻

Louella12 Sun 24-Nov-24 22:34:17

Obviously there will be no election, thank goodness, but it may well be slightly uncomfortable for Starmer.

Casdon Sun 24-Nov-24 22:29:41

It actually proves nothing. 4 million people voted for Reform in the election in July. Who do people think are now signing this petition, which is endorsed by Nigel Farage? It will have no impact, why would it?

MayBee70 Sun 24-Nov-24 22:28:33

ronib

It’s on Twitter….. approaching 1.7 million. Won’t make any difference. The government has cloth ears.

Oh right. An election and an election campaign would really help with all the problems the country is currently facing shock
Bonkers, just bonkers…

Grannybags Sun 24-Nov-24 22:20:38

LizzieDrip

^Yep, same as for Brexit^

Absolutely Fleurpepper! Perhaps it’s time to start a petition for a second EU Referendum!

Oooh yes please!

harrigran Sun 24-Nov-24 22:13:55

The number of people signing proves there is great dissatisfaction in the way this country is being run at present. I reckon they will have two million signatures by the end of the day.

ronib Sun 24-Nov-24 22:05:18

It’s on Twitter….. approaching 1.7 million. Won’t make any difference. The government has cloth ears.

Mt61 Sun 24-Nov-24 21:53:30

It’s the speed of people signing that’s amazing

Mt61 Sun 24-Nov-24 21:48:36

Fleurpepper

Irrelevant- they have 4 years, legally and democratically.

And the Tories had 14 years to get us in this diabolical mess.

& the labour government before them

Mollygo Sun 24-Nov-24 21:46:37

I can’t see the point of another election.

I might think the LP are self seeking and two faced, but that’s any government.
My objection to another election would be
waste of money
no one else ready to govern (it took the LP 14 years and 3 elections and they’re still getting their act together)
endless politics promises on all channels on the media

Not sure about the last sentence.
. . . want to overturn a democratically elected government
Trumpian
Is it implying that Starmer is a convicted felon?

Casdon Sun 24-Nov-24 21:46:32

Mt61

keepingquiet

What a load of rubbish- we just had an election! Labour won a massive majority, get over it.

A lot of people who voted labour are now regretting it!

Which is the norm after every election. There’s nothing unique about this government’s ratings. It happened to Blair, it happened to Thatcher. All the hype is not going to alter anything, as the government is getting on with its job regardless - as they always do.

Mt61 Sun 24-Nov-24 21:41:52

keepingquiet

What a load of rubbish- we just had an election! Labour won a massive majority, get over it.

A lot of people who voted labour are now regretting it!