Recall of MPs (Change of Party Affiliation) Bill

A Bill to enable the recall of Members of the House of Commons who voluntarily change their political party affiliation; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would allow constituents to trigger a recall election if their MP voluntarily changes their political party. Through a recall petition, if enough signatures are gathered, a by-election would be held to replace the MP. It would apply to all MPs in the House of Commons and include related provisions about how the recall process works.

Key Points

Trigger: an MP voluntarily changing their party would activate the recall process.
Mechanism: a recall petition would be used; if the required signatures are collected, a by-election would be held to replace the MP.
Scope: applies to all MPs in the House of Commons and includes related provisions about how the recall process works.

Who is affected?

Constituents in MPs' constituencies (voters whose MP switches party)Members of the House of Commons (sitting MPs, and those who may face recall)Political parties and their members, especially MPs who switch affiliationElectoral administrators and bodies responsible for recalls and by-elections (local Returning Officers and the Electoral Commission)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Recall of MPs (Change of Party Affiliation)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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