Ensure all elections scheduled for May 2026 go ahead
I want the government to announce that all elections in the UK scheduled for May 2026 go ahead. We live in a democracy, and the people should have their say on who represents them at every level.
Signatures
11
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 11/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 11/100,000
- 26 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition instead, which is already open: Stop the cancellation of Local Elections to help uphold democracy https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751384 There is also one on banning any further cancellations: Remove power to cancel local government elections https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747234
- 04 JAN 2026Petition created
Background
Elections are a fundamental democratic right, not something that can be postponed for political convenience. Cancelling or delaying scheduled elections would undermine public trust, weaken accountability, and deny voters their say. In a democracy, power comes from the ballot box and elections must go ahead as planned.