If an MP defects to another party, a by-election should be called immediately.
A new law should be introduced to ensure constituents, voting for a candidate who represents their chosen party defects, there should be a by-election to confirm the constituency still want representation from this individual.
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- 29 SEPT 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/737660
- 15 SEPT 2025Petition created
Background
Very often constituents vote according to party preferences and may indeed vote tactically to ensure certain parties do not win a seat. It is therefore incongruent for an MP to decide to change allegiance without support from her / his constituents. A by-election should be called immediately.