Public outrage against the Labour government has surged, with over 400,000 citizens signing a petition demanding new general elections. This comes just four months into Keir Starmer’s administration, as his approval ratings plummet to a shocking -38.
The backlash stems from a series of unpopular policies, including steep tax hikes and controversial laws that criminalize social media posts. Sir John Curtice, a respected political scientist, noted, “It’s difficult to find a government that has slipped as much in the polls as this one has so quickly.”
Created on November 20, 2024, the petition rocketed past 200,000 signatures within six hours. It has now forced lawmakers to consider scheduling a parliamentary debate on the matter.
Support for the petition is strongest in the Midlands, North East England, and Wales. Citizens across the UK are expressing frustration with Labour’s perceived failure to deliver on key election promises. Many view the petition as a vital push for accountability and change.
The momentum signals a turning point in UK politics, with growing demands for leadership capable of addressing the nation’s concerns. Parliamentary debate on the petition is now eagerly awaited, setting the stage for further political turbulence.
🚨🇬🇧UK DEMANDS FRESH ELECTIONS
Following outrage over the government's failure to make good on its election promises, over 400,000 people have signed a petition calling for a new election.
Keir Starmer's Labour Party has only been in power for 4 months, yet his approval ratings… https://t.co/ZuPsJCb7cH pic.twitter.com/0jFeiPh3kq
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 24, 2024
Petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700143
Sources:
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1979888/petition-demands-general-election-starmer
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/general-election-petition-gathers-more-092307426.html
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-keir-starmer-labour-suffers-historic-drop-in-approval-ratings/