By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their elected official.
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When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their elected official.
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Extend the Recall of MPs Act to cover MPs who change or leave political party
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By-election scheduled for local division
A by-election is set to take place for a local electoral division. Residents are reminded to register to vote if eligible.
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