Lib Dems table Bill calling for general election by December

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The Liberal Democrats have tabled a Bill in Parliament today calling for an early general election by 1st December 2022.

The Bill will be tabled in Parliament today (Monday 24th October) and will be given its First Reading on Wednesday after Prime Minister's Questions. 

The Liberal Democrats are urging Conservative MPs to back the Bill, which if it gets support in Parliament would see an election being required by no later than 1st December 2022. It comes as several Conservative MPs today have said an election will be needed.

Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Wendy Chamberlain MP said: 

“The Conservatives have caused calamity and chaos and they must be held to account. Their incompetence has led to our economy being trashed, our health services destroyed and hundreds of pounds being added to people’s mortgages. 

“Conservative MPs must put the country ahead of their party by backing our calls for an immediate general election. 

“The future of our country cannot be left to another Conservative stitch-up. It must be in the hands of voters who deserve a say through a general election now.”

ENDS

Notes to editors:

The Liberal Democrats have tabled a Presentation Bill to call for an early general election. A Presentation Bill is a type of Private Members Bill that can be tabled by any MP. The MP reads the title of the bill out at First Reading with the bill then scheduled for debate at a future sitting Friday.

Text of the bill:

General Election (Date) Bill

Bill to amend the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 to provide for a general election to be held no later than 1 December 2022; and for connected purposes.