In a striking display of public discontent, close to 750,000 people at time of writing have signed an official parliamentary petition demanding an immediate general election in the UK.
Titled “Call an immediate general election,” the petition argues that the public seeks urgent change from the current Labour government, which won power just over a year ago in July 2024.
Under UK rules, any petition surpassing 100,000 signatures triggers consideration for a parliamentary debate, a threshold this one has far exceeded—it has also prompted a government response, with a debate now pending.
— Peter Lloyd (@Suffragent_) August 13, 2025
The petition reflects mounting frustration with Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership,
Public dissatisfaction with Starmer stems from a range of issues, including perceived broken promises, economic struggles, and controversial welfare reforms that have sparked backlash over cuts and austerity measures.
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4%, the fifth cut in a year, as the UK economy struggles amid high inflation and a stagnant jobs market.
— Finance Spot (@financespotnews) August 7, 2025
The monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5–4 to reduce the Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to…
The economy is stagnant with no growth and rising costs.
The UK is cutting rates because the economy is falling apart not because it’s healthy.
— Wealth Mindset (@MWealth101) August 7, 2025
? Stagnant growth
? Collapsing housing market
? Business investment vanishing
? Political instability
The Conservative government laid the groundwork, but the Labour government has exacerbated the woes.
The Bank of England now admits that Rachel Reeves’ anti-growth budget has caused the economy to stagnate.
— Anthony Boutall (@anthonyboutall) December 20, 2024
Interest rates will stay higher for longer, with ‘heightened uncertainty’, higher prices, & higher costs.
Working people foot the bill for Labour incompetence. ?… pic.twitter.com/dYWrljp4W3
Another key flashpoint is mass migration. This week it was revealed that the UK has seen nearly 50,000 migrants cross the English Channel in small boats since Starmer became Prime Minister on July 5, 2024.
? Number of small boat crossings since Starmer became Prime Minister expected to hit 50,000 on Tuesday.
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 12, 2025
Read the full story ??https://t.co/M0c1zbkbB2 pic.twitter.com/yY1TYJWf3v
This figure, reached in just 401 days, marks a significantly faster rate of crossings compared to Starmer’s predecessors, with Rishi Sunak taking 603 days and Boris Johnson 1,066 days to hit the same threshold.
The numbers of crossings are up by almost 50 percent on last year.
'Just this morning we've had 220 that have arrived in Dover, with three small boats currently out in the Channel with at least 150 people heading towards the UK.'
— GB News (@GBNEWS) August 12, 2025
GB News' Mark White reacts to the 'sobering' migrant figures as numbers hit 50,000 so far this year. pic.twitter.com/e5EuRqBFzz
The surge has fueled criticism of Labour’s immigration policies, particularly Starmer’s pledge to “smash the gangs” behind the crossings, which critics argue has failed to deter the unprecedented influx.
Opponents argue this has strained public services, housing, and infrastructure, fueling perceptions that Starmer has normalized high immigration levels without adequate controls.
Another flashpoint is spiralling crime.
As a backdrop to this, freedom of speech is under attack, with many who have expressed their discontent finding themselves targets.
Draconian new laws, introduced on the prext of ‘protecting’ children, have immediately been used to stifle free expression.
Starmer’s personal popularity has plummeted to record lows, with his net approval rating dipping to -41% in recent surveys, while Labour’s government approval has sunk to -55%, the lowest ever recorded for the party.
Fresh blow to Starmer as Labour's approval rating slumps to its lowest EVER level – with just 13 per cent happy with government's record https://t.co/F7KgLTljYM
— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) August 12, 2025
Only 23% of Britons view him favourably, a sharp decline from post-election highs, amid accusations of losing authority and alienating voters. Dissatisfaction has reached 61%, his highest as Labour leader, painting a picture of a prime minister fading in public esteem.
Amid this turmoil, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has exploded in popularity, often leading opinion polls and overtaking both Labour and the Conservatives in voting intentions.
? NEW: Reform UK on course for a 64-seat majority — wiping out Labour and the Tories.
— Darren Grimes (@darrengrimes_) August 11, 2025
Labour down 319 seats. Conservatives down 93. Britain’s fed up with managed decline from both old parties.
The message is clear: change isn’t coming from them — it’s coming from us. pic.twitter.com/tr3G2VexL0
Farage now boasts higher favourability than Starmer, capitalising on anti-immigration sentiments and promises of radical change.
In a desperate attempt to stave off complete annihilation, Starmer’s government recently announced it is going to lower the voting age to 16, effectively allowing children to vote.
If an election were held today, recent MRP projections suggest Reform could emerge as the largest party, potentially securing the most seats in a hung parliament or even nearing a majority, while Labour and the Tories face wipeout risks.
This surge underscores a seismic shift, with Reform poised to capitalise on voter anger over migration, economic woes, and establishment fatigue.
As the petition gains traction, it highlights a electorate hungry for upheaval.
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I didn’t realise you love so much the idea of the British economy going on freefall, poor British people starving, your windows getting broken and you getting mugged. Because that is exactly what you’d be getting with Reform. The whole list of things that they promise to eliminate, you can bet your last pound that they will dismally fail and get you even more of them than any other party, including the Conservatives. Remember Liz Truss? She was much, much tamer than Reform.
You are right, change is coming from “us” – meaning you and your gang of Internet “influencers”, that all you ever do with your life is wishing to die and take with you as many people as possible. Well, I inform you that suicide is legal under British law, but murder is not. There is nothing your brain does that an AI can’t do better.
British patriots must acquire a low-yield nuclear device and when Parliament is in session detonate it to obliterate the traitors.
Communiqués will tell of more detonations to come in places such as Moslem enclaves and where British tyrants dwell unless all citizen traitors submit themselves to military tribunals and the cleansing of Britain’s barbarian scum begins.
The invaders, parasites, criminals, etc of all types will be ordered to report to seaports where vessels shall return the filth far-away lands. Depart or be buried.
Nice thoughts but it’s too late.
This was the response I got from this petition:
“This Government was elected on a mandate of change at the July 2024 general election. Our full focus is on fixing the foundations, rebuilding Britain, and restoring public confidence in government.
The Prime Minister can call a general election at a time of their choosing by requesting a dissolution of Parliament from the Sovereign within the five-year life of a Parliament. The Government was elected by the British people on a mandate of change at the July 2024 general election.
This Government is fixing the foundations and delivering change with investment and reform to deliver growth, with more jobs, more money in people’s pockets, to rebuild Britain and get the NHS back on its feet. This will be built on the strong foundations of a stable economy, national security and secure borders as we put politics back in the service of working people.
On entering office, a £22 billion black hole was identified in the nation’s finances. We inherited unprecedented challenges, with crumbling public services and crippled public finances, but will deliver a decade of national renewal through our five missions: economic growth, fixing the NHS, safer streets, making Britain a clean energy super-power and opportunity for all. This is what was promised and is what we are delivering.
The Government’s first Budget freed up tens of billions of pounds to invest in Britain’s future while locking in stability, preventing devastating austerity in our public services and protecting working people’s payslips.
Mission-led government rejects the sticking-plaster solutions of the past and unites public and private sectors, national, devolved and local government, business and unions, and the whole of civil society in a shared purpose. The Government will continue to deliver the manifesto of change that it was elected on.
Cabinet Office”
Watson Bros.!? Have you seen this YouTube vid.?
Prick in Whitehall – The Protest Anthem They Dont Want You To Hear
All in all, you’re just you’re just
another Prick in Whitehall
“And most don’t bother working at all”
Why work if illegals can get free housing, free food, free sex, free girls, and a free grooming pass.
..the irony is if it’s an online petition, it’ll be age-protected..