Petition · past parliament
Require that MPs leaving their political party resign their seat immediately.
Closed
42 signatures
What the petition asks
This gives the electorate of that constituency the proper opportunity to express their mandate again, rather than having to wait for the next general election.
It also provides the resigning MP with a mandate to continue (as an independent, or in another party), should they be re-elected.
It also provides the resigning MP with a mandate to continue (as an independent, or in another party), should they be re-elected.
Timeline
| 2 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Feb 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Aug 2016
Closed
2 Feb 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.