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UK Petition for General Election Breaks Record with 500,000 Signatures; Elon Musk Says 'Wow'

Nov 24, 2024, 07:49 AM

A UK parliamentary petition calling for a General Election has rapidly gained momentum, amassing over 500,000 signatures within a day and aiming for a target of one million. The petition surpassed 100,000 signatures in just a few hours, breaking the previous record held by the 'Justice for George Floyd' petition in 2020. With signatures rising by over 1,000 per minute, the petition is now trending and must be considered for debate in Parliament. Even Elon Musk reacted to the petition's rapid growth, commenting "Wow." The surge in signatures reflects widespread public dissatisfaction with the current Labour government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose favourability rating has dropped to 23%, five points lower than Nigel Farage. Many citizens are expressing frustration over perceived broken promises and policy U-turns. Prominent figures and social media users are encouraging others to sign the petition to send a strong message to the government. Constituencies across the country, including rural and high-migrant areas, are well represented among the signatories, indicating a broad base of support for the call to hold a new General Election.