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A petition demanding a general election has smashed through the 600,000 barrier, as thousands sign it every minute.

The ‘call a general election’ petition was started four days ago, but began picking up enormous traction last night as the link began spreading on social media.

It has now hit 600,000 signatories, but is gaining hundreds every few seconds according to the live ticker on the parliament website.

It’s now being branded Britain’s fastest-ever growing petition.

Reform UK MPs are calling on voters to sign it to demonstrate their anger at Keir Starmer’s government.

Deputy leader Richard Tice said: “Let’s make this the biggest petition ever in the UK – sign, share, and spread the word.”

Rupert Lowe MP added: “Register your discontent, register your anger, register your disgust with this Labour Government.”

“Send Starmer a message. Sign, share, and share again.”

Other political heavyweights are also spreading the petition, with Nadine Dorriesobserving just 11 hours …