Lib Dems table Bill calling for a General Election by December

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.”

Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS added:

“Whether Sunak or Mordaunt win the leadership contest doesn’t matter, this Conservative Government has lost all legitimacy in the eyes of the voters.

“The Conservatives have never delivered for Wales, but this Government in particular has placed thousands at risk of falling into poverty and destitution and continues to deter investment and business confidence right across the country.

“Wales needs a fresh start, we need a General Election now to get us out of this precarious situation.”