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Members of Parliament (Change of Political Party Affiliation) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would introduce new rules to stop MPs from simply switching to a different political party after voters have elected them. Currently, MPs can change parties whenever they want. The bill aims to either remove them from Parliament or force them to face a new election if they do switch parties.

Presented by Chris Skidmore.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading23 Nov 2011
  • 2nd reading