A Bill to provide that any Member of Parliament who changes voluntarily his or her political party affiliation described on the ballot paper at the time he or she was elected is deemed to have vacated his or her seat; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
1 May 2012
This Bill would treat any MP who voluntarily changes the political party they described on the ballot paper at the time of their election as having vacated their seat. In effect, a change of party by such MPs would trigger a by-election to fill the seat. The provision applies only to voluntary changes of party affiliation and is for connected purposes.
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