Petition for new UK general election surpasses 100,000 signatures, demands government response

A petition for a new general election in the UK has gained over 100,000 signatures, triggering a requirement for a government response and potential parliamentary debate. The petition criticizes the current Labour government for not fulfilling its election promises. The petition, created by Michael Westwood, gained significant traction on social media since its launch on Wednesday. It reached the signature threshold by 9:19 PM today, following a surge of support. This development comes amid declining popularity for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, which now holds only 25% support, down from 34% since the last election in July.