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Keir Starmer must go - UK voters demand immediate election to kick out 'clueless' PM
Express ^ | Sun, Apr 26, 2026 | David Williamson

Posted on 04/27/2026 6:44:40 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

Millions of Britons are clamouring for the chance to kick out Labour with many voters wanting the opportunity to go to the polls long before the due date for the next election.

The United Kingdom must choose new MPs by August 15, 2029, but 43% of Britons want the opportunity to change the Government much earlier. Fifteen per cent of Britons want an election this year, 20% would like a contest next year and 8% think the nation should head to the polling station in 2028. The polling by Techne found 45% want to stick with 2029.

Last year Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said there was “every chance” of a general election in 2027 and voters who backed his party in 2024 are the strongest supporters of a contest this year or next, with nine out of 10 wanting to go to the polls. This compares with 76% of Conservative voters and just 11% of those who backed Labour in the 2024 election.

A Reform spokesperson said: “It’s no surprise voters are calling for an early general election. As Nigel Farage has always argued, this Government has no answer to the litany of problems the country faces. Reform UK stands ready to meet those challenges.”

The polling also highlights challenges for Kemi Badenoch’s party. Fewer than one in four (24%) think it will be a “credible party of power” in time for the next election.

When asked which party people plan to vote for, Reform was in first place on 26%, ahead of the Conservatives (18%), Labour (17%), the Greens (16%) and the Liberal Democrats (13%).

(Excerpt) Read more at express.co.uk ...


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1 posted on 04/27/2026 6:44:40 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

You broke it, you bought it.


2 posted on 04/27/2026 6:50:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: MinorityRepublican

Before he goes he needs to return the Islas Malvinas to Argentina.


3 posted on 04/27/2026 7:19:44 PM PDT by AlaskaErik (There are three kinds of rats: Rats, Damned Rats, and DemocRats.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

“Fifteen per cent of Britons want an election this year...”

Only fifteen percent? England is over.

I thought Sir Walter Raleigh was supposed to return if ever England was about to go under. He must not think it is worth it.


4 posted on 04/27/2026 7:33:08 PM PDT by odawg
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To: nickcarraway

Fifteen per cent of Britons want an election this year”

Pathetic. England is a dumpster fire and only 15% want an election now. England is dead.


5 posted on 04/27/2026 8:26:21 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: MinorityRepublican

Careful, the next PM may end up being a muslim. If not this time, how long?


6 posted on 04/27/2026 8:44:21 PM PDT by IDFbunny (Crimea was never Ukraine.)
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