A by election will be triggered if a sitting MP switches political party.

A by election will be triggered if a sitting MP switches political party. — 7 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

If a sitting MP changes political party during the term of a parliament an by election in that constituency is automatically triggered .

Additional details

It seems indefensible for an MP to change political party and not allow the constituents to have the opportunity to endorse or otherwise that change.

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