A petition calling for a general election has almost 1.8 million signatures and a cat in Hell’s chance of achieving its goal – 24 eye rolls
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Breaking news. Just because you don't like a Prime Minister doesn't mean he's going to call a general election for you.
— Paul Sharp (@Petersbrooking) November 23, 2024
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Starting to think the 1 million signatures might not be real https://t.co/BP27aLKaU5 pic.twitter.com/aMoXZaOeI2
— Birb Guy (@DummyThiccRobot) November 24, 2024
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It is fucking HILARIOUS watching the British right begging Trump and Elon to help them and thinking they’re going to overturn the government with their stupid petition. PISSING MYSELF.
— John Niven HQ (@estellecostanza) November 24, 2024
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So a Brexit referendum can never be challenged or revisited because of the “will of the people”. But a general election a few months ago delivering a historic landslide and 5 years in power can be ignored and everyone should sign a petition calling for another go. Righty ho.
— James Chapman (@jameschappers) November 24, 2024
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I would like there to be another General Election.
I’m not that fussed about the government I just think popping out to vote breaks up the day a bit. https://t.co/SwL1eifs4K
— Van (@hellothisisivan) November 24, 2024
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Wow. A petition. This changes everything. We must rewrite the constitution immediately. https://t.co/b8K9v3oPOU
— Citizen Sane (@citizen_sane) November 24, 2024
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Absolutely hysterical that reform think they can force a GE with a petition and 5 MPs
— Lou to my friends. the far right (@LouiseScot51918) November 24, 2024
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Farage has absolutely seen something like it: two anti-Brexit petitions got four million signatures in 48 hours (and we know what effect they had). A petition to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson onto Top Gear comfortably got 500k in 24 hours (also unsuccessful). pic.twitter.com/AdbBv8RtnA
— James Ball (@jamesrbuk) November 24, 2024
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Keir Starmer should go to the Commons and announce that he’s aware of the petition and will give the people what they want.
6 million signatures can’t be ignored so we will rejoin the EU.
— Withnail Jones (@withnailjones) November 24, 2024
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Many of us are unhappy about the end of Carry On Camping mate, but no amount of misguided online petitions arranged by totally unserious people is going to change that. https://t.co/8geyABtsLy
— Michael Glasper (@MichaelCGlasper) November 24, 2024
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Thought farmers were meant to be busy https://t.co/njmJFunpMm
— Simon says UTV (@Simon_Clemson) November 24, 2024
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Petition idea: All MPs must open a constituency office within 30 days of being elected otherwise this will force a by-election. https://t.co/IKfVTAOR7b
— Colin the Dachshund (@DachshundColin) November 24, 2024
As Nazir Afzal pointed out, there will be another general election.
The good news for the “Call a General Election” people is that there will be one in 4 years & 7 months time
It’s the benefit of living in a parliamentary democracy— nazir afzal (@nazirafzal) November 24, 2024
Maybe someone should start another petition.
Worth noting…
The next most signed petition after revoke article 50 (6.1m) & have 2nd EU ref (4.1m)
Was when 1.8m petitioned to stop Trump making a state visit to the UK
And that was prior to the 34 felonies, fascism & sexual assault liabilities
Possibly needs a re-run…
— Marina Purkiss (@MarinaPurkiss) November 24, 2024
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