Stop MPs from voluntarily resigning, then standing in the resulting by-election

Stop MPs from voluntarily resigning, then standing in the resulting by-election — 6 signatures. Status: rejected.

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Change the law to prevent a current MP from standing in a by-election that was triggered by their own voluntary resignation. Such behaviour wastes time and money, and is a misuse of the electoral system.

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