Add a binding “VETO” option to UK election ballots to allow reruns if needed.
Legislate to add a binding “VETO” option on ballot papers in UK elections. If over 50% of voters select VETO, the election is void and rerun. This empowers voters to reject elections that fail to offer adequate representation and ensures majority consent is required.
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 24 JUN 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action: Add a “None of the above” option to ballot papers for all elections https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727889
- 29 MAY 2025Petition created
Background
Under FPTP, voters often face a choice between silence or casting a vote that won’t deliver representation. The VETO lets them formally withhold consent when the ballot fails to offer an adequate option. A majority VETO triggers a rerun, making consent a condition of election. This reform empowers voters and ensures no one takes office without real democratic legitimacy.