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.
Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister
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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.
Similar motions
Require a by-election if MPs / Councillors change parties or become independent
Extend the Recall of MPs Act to cover MPs who change or leave political party
Mandate by-elections for Councillors who change parties post-election
Automatically suspend and recall MPs charged with violent or sexual crimes
Call a general election if a government breaks an election manifesto promise