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Require a by-election if MPs / Councillors change parties or become independent

Submitted by Colin Minto on Wednesday 14th January 2026

Published on Friday 20th February 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Thursday 20th August 2026

Current Signatures: 65
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Require a by-election if MPs / Councillors change parties or become independent

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