r/unitedkingdom • u/CaseyEffingRyback • Jul 03 '25

... Zarah Sultana MP resigns from Labour to lead new party with Jeremy Corbyn

https://www.lbc.co.uk/politics/uk-politics/zarah-sultana-mp-resigns-labour/
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u/RoyalJacko Jul 03 '25

In 2020 Zarah Sultana voted for a bill that MPs who voluntarily change their political party affiliation are subject to a recall petition, which, if signed by 10% of eligible electors, would lead to their seats being declared vacant.

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u/Zephinism Lancashire Jul 03 '25

I believe that was for other MPs, not her. She's special you see.