If a Member of Parliament switches to another Party, 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 switches to another Party, should they resign their seat to fight a by election, or should they continue to serve until the next election? Published on 16 September 2025 → Survey conducted on 16 September 2025 on 8644 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

They should fight a by-election

67%

They should continue to serve their term

11%

Don’t know

22%

They should fight a by-election

67%

They should continue to serve their term

11%

Don’t know

22%