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Prevent people convicted of serious crimes standing or serving as MPs

Submitted by Oliver Newton on Monday 29th September 2025

Published on Monday 17th November 2025

Current status: Open

Open until: Sunday 17th May 2026

Current Signatures: 413
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Prevent people convicted of serious crimes standing or serving as MPs

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