Petitions/Review UK laws and procedures relating to votes of no confidence
StatusClosed
Opened17 Sept 2025
Closes17 Mar 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We call on Parliament to initiate a cross-party review of the laws and procedures for votes of no confidence, ensuring they are clear, modern, and fit for purpose following the repeal of the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act in 2022.

Since the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act ended in 2022, we believe votes of no confidence now follow old, unclear rules. Without clear laws, things can get confusing, decisions may be inconsistent, and people might lose trust. We want Parliament to carry out a fair, cross-party review to make sure the rules are clear, modern, and help keep our democracy strong and trusted by everyone.

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Constituency engagement ranking

George Freeman
1George Freeman MP
Mid Norfolk
3
John Cooper
2John Cooper MP
Dumfries and Galloway
3
Chris Elmore
3Chris Elmore MP
Bridgend
2
Alex Baker
4Alex Baker MP
Aldershot
1
Sojan Joseph
5Sojan Joseph MP
Ashford
1
Stephanie Peacock
6Stephanie Peacock MP
Barnsley South
1
Liam Conlon
7Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Ruth Cadbury
8Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Alex Burghart
9Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
1
Charlie Dewhirst
10Charlie Dewhirst MP
Bridlington and The Wolds
1
Review UK laws and procedures relating to votes of no confidence — Petitions