We need a general election for the electorate to decide who will be our PM

We need a general election for the electorate to decide who will be our PM — 21 signatures. Status: rejected.

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Hold a General Election if a new Prime Minister takes office before the next scheduled election. A change in national leadership should be decided by the public through a fresh democratic mandate, allowing voters to choose who governs the UK.

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Under the UK's parliamentary system, a Prime Minister can be replaced without a General Election. We believe that when national leadership changes, the public should have the opportunity to vote for a Government under its new leader. Holding a General Election would give the new Prime Minister a fresh democratic mandate and allow voters to decide who should govern the UK.

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