PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Require MPs who resign to immediately vacate their seat in the House of Commons
Change the law so MPs who resign also lose their seat and status. Currently they can remain MPs, causing confusion and undermining trust. Once they resign, they should no longer sit in the Commons or hold the title of MP. If an MP resigns they should leave Parliament
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
Background
MPs who resign should immediately lose their seat. Allowing them to quit a role yet remain MPs damages public trust. Resigning for misconduct or failure but keeping power and pay shows no real accountability. If their actions warrant resignation, they should leave Parliament. Anything less erodes faith in democracy and suggests politicians face different rules than the public.