UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0911
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
