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

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openCabinet Officeby John BradleyOpened 12 August 2026

Background

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

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Harwich and North EssexSir Bernard Jenkin
2
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
East Worthing and ShorehamTom Rutland
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
Liverpool WavertreePaula Barker
1
Mid CheshireAndrew Cooper
1
Morecambe and LunesdaleLizzi Collinge
1
Norwich NorthAlice Macdonald
1
Portsmouth NorthAmanda Martin
1
SalisburyJohn Glen
1
StroudDr Simon Opher
1
Aldridge-BrownhillsWendy Morton
1
Edinburgh WestChristine Jardine
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 776574.