UK Petition for New Election Surpasses 2 Million Signatures

Critics accuse Labour of broken promises as public dissatisfaction grows just five months into Keir Starmer's government.

A petition demanding a new general election has gathered over 2 million signatures, making it the third most-signed petition on the UK Parliament website since 2010.
The petition accuses Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government of failing to deliver on campaign promises, including economic growth and targeted support for key sectors.
Starmer's approval ratings have plummeted since Labour's landslide victory in July, with polls showing two-thirds of Britons feel worse off under his leadership.
The petition's rapid growth has been fueled by high-profile endorsements, including actor Michael Caine and billionaire Elon Musk, though experts caution against overinterpreting its significance.
The surge in public discontent reflects broader mistrust in UK politics, with record-low confidence in government and rising support for smaller parties like Reform and the Greens.