Amend electoral law to stop MPs under investigation from triggering by-elections

Allowing sitting MPs to resign while under financial scrutiny pauses the official accountability process and exploits a systemic legal loophole. This mechanism places an unfair financial burden on the taxpayer, costing hundreds of thousands of pounds per contest, at a time when funds are stretched. The electorate should not foot the bill for tactical resignations done to evade regulatory scrutiny. Standards investigations must be legally allowed to finish, despite an MP's resignation status.