If a Member of Parliament resigns from their party part way through a Parliamentary term with the intention of sitting as an independent, should they resign their seat to fight a by-election, or should they continue to serve until the next election? | Daily Question

If a Member of Parliament resigns from their party part way through a Parliamentary term with the intention of sitting as an independent, should they resign their seat to fight a by‑election, or should they continue to serve until the next election? Published on 30 September 2024 → Survey conducted on 30 September 2024 on 3165 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

They should fight a by-election

54%

They should continue to serve their term

20%

Don't know

27%

They should fight a by-election

54%

They should continue to serve their term

20%

Don't know

27%

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