IMMEDIATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT AFTER PETITION GATHERS OVER 100,000 SIGNATURES
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According to UK rules, petitions that reach 10,000 signatures get a response from the government. And those with 100,000 signatures must be considered for debate in Parliament.
This was confirmed in an update on the campaign's page, which says: "Parliament will consider this for a debate," adding that there's 'less than a day' wait for a date.
After Boris Johnson was booted out of Downing Street, Liz Truss was named as the new Prime Minister of the UK on september 6th.
The way the government is dealing with the living crisis and a number of other issues were highlighted in the petition, which reads:
"The chaos engulfing the UK government is unprecedented."
"Over 40 ministers resigned leaving departments without leadership during cost of living, energy and climate crises.
"War rages in Ukraine; the Northern Ireland Protocol has further damaged our relationship with Europe; recession looms; the UK itself may cease to exist as Scotland seeks independence.
"This is the greatest set of challenges we have seen in our lifetimes. Let the people decide who leads us through this turmoil."
It adds: "Call an immediate general election so that the people can decide who should lead us through the unprecedented crises threatening the UK."
"Over 40 ministers resigned leaving departments without leadership during cost of living, energy and climate crises.
"War rages in Ukraine; the Northern Ireland Protocol has further damaged our relationship with Europe; recession looms; the UK itself may cease to exist as Scotland seeks independence.
"This is the greatest set of challenges we have seen in our lifetimes. Let the people decide who leads us through this turmoil."
It adds: "Call an immediate general election so that the people can decide who should lead us through the unprecedented crises threatening the UK."
Parliament also responded to the petition when it reached its 10,000 milestone, and frankly it didn't sound too into the idea:
"The United Kingdom is a Parliamentary democracy, not a Presidential one.
"Following the general election of December 2019, Members of Parliament of the governing party (the Conservative Party) were elected, such that there is a majority in the House of Commons.
"This remains the case. A change in the leader of the governing party does not trigger a general election - this has been the case under governments of successive political colours."
It continues: "In her speech of 6 September 2022, the new Prime Minister set out three early priorities: to grow Britain's economy, deal with the energy crisis caused by Putin's war, and putting the national health service on a firm footing.
"Following the general election of December 2019, Members of Parliament of the governing party (the Conservative Party) were elected, such that there is a majority in the House of Commons.
"This remains the case. A change in the leader of the governing party does not trigger a general election - this has been the case under governments of successive political colours."
It continues: "In her speech of 6 September 2022, the new Prime Minister set out three early priorities: to grow Britain's economy, deal with the energy crisis caused by Putin's war, and putting the national health service on a firm footing.
People remain skeptical about these pledges, as evidenced by the massive amount of people jumping on to sign the petition. As for whether the debate goes ahead, looks like we don't have to wait long to find out.
Click here to took a look at the petition.
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