Petition · Cabinet Office

MPs who resign from the HoC should be banned from standing for five years

Open for signatures 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Parliament should introduce a bill that bans MPs who resign from standing in any subsequent by-election or general election for 5 years.

Timeline

12 Aug 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Open for signatures
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 12 Aug 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.