Why I’m asking for a General Election — points you can copy for your letter

Intro

When a government moves beyond what voters were offered, the proper constitutional remedy is to ask the people again.
This page sets out substantive reasons (not just procedure) for calling a General Election. Use any points you genuinely agree with. Each section ends with a copy box you can paste into your letter or email.

Quick links:

• Sign the petition: https://c.org/QZZMjCkrkH
• Write a personal letter (builder): https://no-bull-politics.co.uk/letter-builder

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1) Mandate & Consent

Our constitution relies on the consent of the governed. When a government pursues a programme that materially departs from what was put to voters, confidence erodes. In those circumstances, the public should be asked to renew or withdraw consent through a General Election.

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The Government is pursuing major policies beyond what was set out before the election. In the UK system, authority must rest on the people’s consent. I believe that consent should now be renewed in a General Election.

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2) Tax & Spending

Households face a higher overall burden from post-election tax changes and “stealth” measures. At the same time, public services have not clearly improved in proportion to the extra cost. If significant fiscal changes are needed, they should be put to voters with clarity.

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Recent tax measures have increased the burden on families without a clear public mandate or matching improvements in services. If higher taxation is necessary, it should be presented honestly and approved at a General Election.

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3) NHS & Waiting Times

The NHS remains under severe pressure. 12-hour A&E waits and large elective backlogs continue despite promises of rapid improvement. People experience this directly, so trust is fragile. A renewed mandate would force a credible, costed plan that the public can judge.

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NHS performance remains deeply concerning, with long A&E and elective waits despite repeated pledges. We need a clear, credible plan backed by a renewed democratic mandate so the public can judge priorities and delivery.

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4) Borders & Immigration

Policy reversals have been made without a settled, workable replacement, leaving backlogs and uncertainty. Public confidence requires clarity, deterrence and fairness—and a plan that can command consent.

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The Government changed course on borders and asylum without establishing a robust alternative. Backlogs and uncertainty persist. A fresh mandate is needed to settle a clear, workable policy that balances deterrence with fairness.

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5) Energy, Security & State Risk

State-led ventures and supply-chain choices can expose taxpayers and raise resilience questions. If the state is to take on significant investment risk, citizens deserve a say on the strategy, partners and safeguards.

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Major state involvement in energy should come with transparent risk management and public consent. Before government takes on further exposure, voters should have their say at a General Election.

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6) Digital ID & Civil Liberties

A national Digital ID, especially if tied to the Right to Work, changes the citizen-state relationship. Done without an explicit manifesto pledge, it risks scope-creep, privacy harms, and exclusion for those without easy digital access. Changes of this scale should only proceed with an explicit mandate.

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Proposals for a Digital ID affecting the Right to Work were not clearly pledged before the election. Such changes risk scope-creep and harm to privacy and inclusion. They should proceed only with explicit public consent at a General Election.

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7) Local Impact (make it yours)

This is the most persuasive part of any letter. Describe what you’ve seen:

• Service strain (GPs, A&E, schools, policing).
• Costs (council tax, transport, energy).
• Business or job impacts (hiring, closures, investment).
• Community effects (housing, antisocial behaviour, migration pressures).

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In my area we’ve seen [brief example(s): longer GP waits / higher council tax / local businesses struggling / housing pressure]. These are practical effects of national policy. I want a refreshed mandate so priorities can be reset and trust restored.

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8) Tone & Etiquette

• Be respectful, firm and specific.
• Keep to substance; avoid party-political insults.
• For letters to Buckingham Palace: address to the Private Secretary to His Majesty The King, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA.
• Sign with your full name and address for credibility (optional in email, recommended for post).

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In light of the above, I respectfully ask that consideration be given to dissolving Parliament and calling a General Election so the country can renew consent and restore confidence in our institutions.

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What to do now

1. Sign the petition: https://c.org/QZZMjCkrkH
2. Send your letter: https://no-bull-politics.co.uk/letter-builder
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