Only allow a change of prime minister through a general election
Pass a law to ensure that if a Prime Minister leaves office a new general election is held.
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Give the UK a General Election annually on the first Thursday in every April
We think this would give democracy back to the people of the UK if a government is not making the changes the public expect or if not delivering their manifesto; they can be removed to avoid the extended damage the current system allows.
Call a general election if a government breaks an election manifesto promise
We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation that would trigger an immediate general election if a governing party breaks a commitment set out in its election manifesto.
Require an election if 70% of the government manifesto isn’t delivered
Create a law requiring governments to deliver at least 70% of their clear, measurable manifesto pledges within a Parliament. If they fail, a general election must be triggered, with delivery independently verified.
Require a by-election if MPs / Councillors change parties or become independent
The Government should legislate to require a by-election to be held if an MP or Local Councillor switches political party in the middle of the parliamentary term so affected constituents get the opportunity to vote in an election to decide who represents them.
Mandate petitionable new elections if govt has under 25% UK electorate support
Introduce legislation requiring an immediate general election if a government is elected with support from less than 25% of the UK electorate, and at least 10% of UK electorate sign a verified petition calling for its removal, which would be binding.
Only allow a change of prime minister through a general election
Pass a law to ensure that if a Prime Minister leaves office a new general election is held.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Give the UK a General Election annually on the first Thursday in every April
We think this would give democracy back to the people of the UK if a government is not making the changes the public expect or if not delivering their manifesto; they can be removed to avoid the extended damage the current system allows.
Call a general election if a government breaks an election manifesto promise
We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation that would trigger an immediate general election if a governing party breaks a commitment set out in its election manifesto.
Require an election if 70% of the government manifesto isn’t delivered
Create a law requiring governments to deliver at least 70% of their clear, measurable manifesto pledges within a Parliament. If they fail, a general election must be triggered, with delivery independently verified.
Require a by-election if MPs / Councillors change parties or become independent
The Government should legislate to require a by-election to be held if an MP or Local Councillor switches political party in the middle of the parliamentary term so affected constituents get the opportunity to vote in an election to decide who represents them.
Mandate petitionable new elections if govt has under 25% UK electorate support
Introduce legislation requiring an immediate general election if a government is elected with support from less than 25% of the UK electorate, and at least 10% of UK electorate sign a verified petition calling for its removal, which would be binding.