Rejected petition Any MP who defects or resigns from their party should face a by-election

At present, when an MP resigns from their party, or switches parties during a Parliament, a by-election is only called if the MP chooses to resign their seat. Giving constituents voters the right to have a say on an MP's defection through a by-election is vital to improve public trust in politics.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/242193

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Date submitted 22 March 2019
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