An online petition has been created and signed by several thousand people, calling for an early general election.
E-petition 619781 has over 630,000 signatures. The petition closes on 28 January 2023. It reads:
“Call an immediate general election so that the people can decide who should lead us through the unprecedented crises threatening the UK.
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.”
As it received so many signatures, it was taken to parliament and discussed in Westminster Hall. Labour MP Catherine McKinnell opened the debate. She asked,
“Would you expect the same person who set fire to your house to put it out? Absolutely not”.
