Petition: We need a general election now

Help us reach 500,000 signatures October 21, 2022 [View online](   Dear {NAME}, The Independent has [launched a petition]( demanding that a general election be held to choose our next prime minister after months of political chaos. Already we have had huge support, with almost 350,000 people having signed up since we started our petition just three days ago. We would love for you to sign up and show your support as well. [SIGN THE PETITION HERE]( Liz Truss had no mandate when she took charge – except from 81,000 Conservative Party members, a tiny and unrepresentative section of the population. Nor did she have any authority for her U-turns, repeatedly changing the government’s fundamental stance on taxes and public spending. Announcing her resignation, Ms Truss said a new prime minister would be chosen within a week. We at The Independent believe this is unacceptable. Who is leading our country at this crucial time should be decided in a general election, not in the strange bubble of yet another Conservative leadership election. It is time for voters to decide who should govern the country and uphold the democratic principles our governing bodies are built on. For this reason [we are calling for a general election now](. It is a simple and fundamental principle that the government derives its democratic legitimacy from the people. [Let them have their say](. Thank you for your support. David Marley Acting Editor, The Independent [SIGN THE PETITION HERE]( [The Independent]( Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email If you no longer wish to receive emails about exclusive offers, events and services from The Independent, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Marketing_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy]( Read this email [online](