Rejected petition Enforce By-elections in constituencies where the MP defects to a different party

Discuss in parliament enforcing by-elections in constituencies where the MPs defect to another party.

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Romford,Newark,Fareham & Waterlooville and any other constituencies that have their MP change party should have to hold By-elections. MPs are voted in largely on their alignment with a party's view not just the individual.

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By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/737660

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Date submitted 26 January 2026
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