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UK Petition Started by Pub Owner Demanding General Election Hits 1 Million Signatures in Record Time

Nov 24, 2024, 10:54 AM

A petition started by pub owner Michael Westwood calling for a general election in the United Kingdom has amassed over 1 million signatures within 24 hours, reflecting widespread public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government. The rapid growth makes it the fastest-growing petition in UK history, breaking the record previously held by the 'Justice for George Floyd' petition. Public figures such as Nigel Farage and Elon Musk have commented on the momentum, with signatures increasing by over 1,000 per minute. Citizens are expressing frustration over the government's policies, including tax increases and perceived broken promises. The petition has surpassed the 100,000-signature threshold required for parliamentary debate, putting pressure on the government to respond.