A petition demanding a new general election has gained significant traction, amassing over 200,000 signatures as of publication. This number far exceeds the threshold required for the government to issue a formal response and triggers consideration for a parliamentary debate. The petition, created by Michael Westwood, has been widely circulated on social media since its launch on Wednesday.  

 

Westwood’s petition states, "I would like there to be another General Election. I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the promises they laid out in the lead up to the last election." His call resonates with widespread discontent over perceived policy reversals by the Labour Party, which secured its mandate in the last election.  

 

According to the UK Government's petition platform, any initiative that garners 10,000 signatures prompts a response from the government. Reaching 100,000 signatures typically ensures that the matter is debated in Parliament. However, the government website notes that petitions may not be debated if the issue has already been recently addressed or is slated for discussion soon. The site clarifies, "MPs might consider your petition for a debate before it reaches 100,000 signatures."  

 

This surge in public dissatisfaction coincides with a tumultuous period for the government. Farmers have staged protests against inheritance tax reforms unveiled in the latest Budget, adding to the mounting pressures faced by Labour leadership. Compounding the party’s challenges, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approval ratings have plummeted dramatically.  

 

Starmer, who initially entered office with positive public sentiment, now faces a stark reversal of fortunes. Think tank More in Common reports that his approval ratings have fallen to negative 38, reflecting the net difference between those who view his performance positively versus negatively. This marks a sharp decline from his early days in Downing Street when his rating peaked at a modest plus five and later rose to eleven in August.  

 

The Prime Minister’s tenure has been marked by what he describes as "tough choices," including controversial public spending cuts. These measures have included scaling back the Winter Fuel Allowance for millions of pensioners and ending the £2 bus fare cap. While these decisions aim to address economic challenges, critics argue they have alienated voters and dampened the optimism that initially buoyed Starmer’s leadership.  

 

As public dissatisfaction grows, the Labour government faces an uphill battle to rebuild trust. The petition's rapid rise in support underscores the growing sentiment that the party has strayed from its campaign promises. Whether this public demand will lead to a new general election remains to be seen, but it undeniably signals a turbulent road ahead for the current administration.  

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail 2024-11-25

 

 

 

Reported just now that number of signatures approaching 2 million.

13 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Reported just now that number of signatures approaching 2 million.

 

 

Of course its not going to happen but if there were an election Labour would be out on its ear double quick.

 

There are probably a lot of poor people and benefit scroungers who thought voting for labor would improve their finances.

They must be crying into their cups of tea by now.

never has a newly elected party with a massive majority been so upopular so soon after an election. 

Testiment to the sleaze from Starmer and his bogus election mandate. 

15 minutes ago, jippytum said:

never has a newly elected party with a massive majority been so upopular so soon after an election. 

Testiment to the sleaze from Starmer and his bogus election mandate. 

 

Indeed.  No matter what they do to the UK, no matter how much the Pound Sterling decreases in value, no matter how many pensioners die this winter due to their cruel and unnecessary policies, no matter if the next 4.5 years are spent in recession, no matter if their partners in BlackRock buy up all the available farmland due to inheritance tax, no matter how expensive they make energy or even if the lights literally go out due to net zero insanity, and no matter how many repeats of Southport, there is literally nothing the UK can do about it.   That petition could have 50 million signatures and will be ignored and probably just blamed on the far right  or the usual suspects (Russia/China) again. 

 

It would need an event of far more significance than any of the above (such as someone eating cake on a birthday when they were not supposed to), before the legacy media would even turn against them.   

Looks like they are getting ready for an interview,  for a new job.

Can't see the flower that's squirts water yet.

 

Edited November 25, 20241 yr by quake

1 hour ago, jippytum said:

never has a newly elected party with a massive majority been so upopular so soon after an election. 

Testiment to the sleaze from Starmer and his bogus election mandate. 

It’s a testament to the power of the rightwing press.

 

 

1 hour ago, James105 said:

 

Indeed.  No matter what they do to the UK, no matter how much the Pound Sterling decreases in value, no matter how many pensioners die this winter due to their cruel and unnecessary policies, no matter if the next 4.5 years are spent in recession, no matter if their partners in BlackRock buy up all the available farmland due to inheritance tax, no matter how expensive they make energy or even if the lights literally go out due to net zero insanity, and no matter how many repeats of Southport, there is literally nothing the UK can do about it.   That petition could have 50 million signatures and will be ignored and probably just blamed on the far right  or the usual suspects (Russia/China) again. 

 

It would need an event of far more significance than any of the above (such as someone eating cake on a birthday when they were not supposed to), before the legacy media would even turn against them.   

Non of which has happened.

 

And you seem to have missed the rightwing press’ relentless campaign of attacking the Labour Government 

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

It’s a testament to the power of the rightwing press.

 

 

 

   Its more to do with Labours performance , rather than the Right wing press .

   *Always someone else's fault*

2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Non of which has happened.

 

And you seem to have missed the rightwing press’ relentless campaign of attacking the Labour Government 

 

   Labour seem to have annoyed everyone by their policies .

Farmers , Council tax payers , Nurses , the Police , Pensioners  ,  the 1 in 5 of the kids in private schools even Asylum seekers . 

   But, its all the Daily Mails fault why Labour are so unpopular 

  

Too bad for the malcontents. Tossing out a government because a small vocal minority are unhappy is not how the parliamentary system works in the UK. The people voted and must live with their  poor  choice until the government resigns or  calls an election.

Maybe people will think  before voting next time. It is not as if the candidates who would run in a new election would be any better than the last election. Conservatives have too much deadwood to do any better.

14 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

It’s a testament to the power of the rightwing press.

 

 

Yep, cunningly cancelled the OAP winter heating allowance and blamed it on Labour even though Labour had said previously they would take care of old people if elected. They don't come more dastardly than the Viscount Rothermeres of this world.

Comedy gold beyond belief

 

14 years of catastrophic looting of the treasury by the Tories that has tripled the national debt yet when the adults are put in charge and have to make very tough decisions to start putting it right the little Tory roasters start squealing

 

Why dont you absolute cretins start with Harding who managed to spaff £37 Billion on track and trace yet Germany with a similar population spent just £1 Billion

 

Get that oaf Johnson for starters in the witness box with electric probes on his nuts every time the lie detecter pings off

5 minutes ago, mokwit said:

Yep, cunningly cancelled the OAP winter heating allowance and blamed it on Labour even though Labour had said previously they would take care of old people if elected. They don't come more dastardly than the Viscount Rothermeres of this world.

Labour are taking care of old people, they’re just not giving out heating allowances to pensioners who are not in receipt of means tested benefits.

 

1 minute ago, Chivas said:

 

Why dont you absolute cretins start with Harding who managed to spaff £37 Billion on track and trace yet Germany with a similar population spent just £1 Billion

 

 

   Didn't Labour state in their election manifesto  that they would fully investigate the Covid response and the finances and they would prosecute any corruption ?

   Labour were elected to deal with the issue stated  above .

How are Labour getting along with that pledge ?

11 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

Too bad for the malcontents. Tossing out a government because a small vocal minority are unhappy is not how the parliamentary system works in the UK. The people voted and must live with their  poor  choice until the government resigns or  calls an election.

Maybe people will think  before voting next time. It is not as if the candidates who would run in a new election would be any better than the last election. Conservatives have too much deadwood to do any better.

14 years of living with a poor choice, the message eventually got through.

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Didn't Labour state in their election manifesto  that they would fully investigate the Covid response and the finances and they would prosecute any corruption ?

   Labour were elected to deal with the issue stated  above .

How are Labour getting along with that pledge ?

I’ve no idea.

 

Do you?

16 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Labour seem to have annoyed everyone by their policies .

Farmers , Council tax payers , Nurses , the Police , Pensioners  ,  the 1 in 5 of the kids in private schools even Asylum seekers . 

   But, its all the Daily Mails fault why Labour are so unpopular 

  

They’ve definitely annoyed the hyper wealthy clique who control the UK’s rightwing press.

 

 

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

I’ve no idea.

 

Do you?

 

  If I knew the answer , then why would I ask the question ?

So, I don't know , do you ?

24 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Its more to do with Labours performance , rather than the Right wing press .

   *Always someone else's fault*

I would accept that if the same media ranting about Labour had done half as much ranting about the extreme corruption of the past 14 years.

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  If I knew the answer , then why would I ask the question ?

So, I don't know , do you ?

Why would you expect me to know the answer when you don’t, I’m not your research assistant.

 

Write to your MP.

 

8 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

They’ve definitely annoyed the hyper wealthy clique who control the UK’s rightwing press.

 

 

 

   Its the entire electorate that they annoyed .

Just seen that they've also now annoyed the unemployed 

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Its the entire electorate that they annoyed .

Just seen that they've also now annoyed the unemployed 

‘Entire electorate’?

 

Please do at least try to keep it real.

Talking of broken promises, maybe we could re-run the Brexit referendum in that case.

41 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

It’s a testament to the power of the rightwing press.

 

 

You're blaming the Tory's media for Labour getting into power by spouting BS and lies.............🤣

21 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

14 years of living with a poor choice, the message eventually got through.

Yes, attack the working class, farmers, pension stuff...

9 minutes ago, RayC said:

Talking of broken promises, maybe we could re-run the Brexit referendum in that case.

Nooo the people have spoken, the result must be lived with.

 

Unless of course it’s unfinished business’ or a Labour victory at a General Election, then it l’s gloves off.

 

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Yes, attack the working class, farmers, pension stuff...

Increasing spending the schools and health services they rely on, raising the minimum wage… that kind of arrack?

11 minutes ago, RayC said:

Talking of broken promises, maybe we could re-run the Brexit referendum in that case.

 

   No, that would be way off topic and besides , the Government didn't break any promises .

   The promise was that there would be just one referendum  , would you want Labour to also break that promise and have another referendum ?

28 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Labour are taking care of old people, they’re just not giving out heating allowances to pensioners who are not in receipt of means tested benefits.

 

Labour taking more care of old people

 

Household energy bills will jump by £21 from January in a fresh blow for millions of pensioners who face the loss of winter fuel payments

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/22/energy-price-cap-rises-as-starmer-pulls-winter-fuel-payment/

https://archive.ph/YGYaG