Overview

• Michael Westwood, a pub landlord in the West Midlands, initiated the petition after expressing dissatisfaction with Labour's leadership and policy decisions.
• The petition, hosted on the UK Parliament website, has gained over 2.5 million signatures since its launch on November 20, 2024.
• Critics of the Labour government have pointed to issues such as changes to inheritance tax and limits on winter fuel payments as sources of public discontent.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed the petition, stating that early elections are not part of the UK’s political system, and defended his government's 'tough but fair' decisions.
• The petition, which will remain open until May 2025, has sparked widespread debate and will likely be considered for parliamentary discussion.