Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed demands for an immediate general election despite a petition calling for a fresh ballot gaining over 700,000 signatures. The next vote isn’t due until 2029, but those behind the petition argue “the majority need and want change”.

After receiving more than 100,000 signatures, Parliament has to consider petitions for debate. The Government recently responded with a statement in which it insisted ministers were “fixing the foundations” and “delivering change” for voters. So what do you think? Should Starmer call an immediate general election? Vote in our poll and join the debate in the comments section. Can’t see the poll below? Click here

In the Cabinet Office’s statement, the Government promises more jobs and money in people’s pockets to rebuild Britain and get the NHS back on its feet.

It adds: “This will be built on the strong foundations of a stable economy, national security and secure borders as we put politics back in the service of working people”.

The Government argues it inherited “unprecedented challenges”, with “crumbling” public services and “crippled” public finances.

It concludes: “Mission-led government rejects the sticking-plaster solutions of the past and unites public and private sectors, national, devolved and local government, business and unions, and the whole of civil society in a shared purpose.

“The Government will continue to deliver the manifesto of change that it was elected on”.