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Petition for Parliament Dissolution Gains 65,000 Signatures

1/3/2026

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The petition urging the dissolution of Parliament has gathered more than 65,000 signatures, signaling growing discontent with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government.
It is the third petition for a snap election since Labour took power in July 2024.
The petition's creator, Robert JF Barners, claims the government has misled the public and failed to uphold manifesto commitments.
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has dismissed calls for a general election, stating that many voters did not vote Labour.
Labour's support has declined, while support for Reform UK and the Greens has increased.

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The petition urging the dissolution of Parliament has gathered more than 65,000 signatures, signaling growing discontent with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government.
It is the third petition for a snap election since Labour took power in July 2024.
The petition's creator, Robert JF Barners, claims the government has misled the public and failed to uphold manifesto commitments.
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has dismissed calls for a general election, stating that many voters did not vote Labour.
Labour's support has declined, while support for Reform UK and the Greens has increased.