Hold a referendum on whether to mandate a general election when the PM changes

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openCabinet Officeby Jeff BuckleOpened 13 August 2026

Background

Give the British people the vote in a referendum to decide if a general election should be mandated when the Prime Minister changes between general elections.

Additional details

We believe that a politician who did not lead a party at general election time should not be able to make decisions for the people.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 777688.