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Originally Posted by Chris
You’re technically correct, however the letter and the spirit of the rules are not always quite the same thing. It has become commonplace in recent years for an MP to trigger a by election in the event they cross the floor or do anything else that calls their mandate into question.
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Not that common though. Jared O'Mara didn't call one when he resigned the party. Fiona Onasanya we're not sure about because she has been convicted but not enough to be forced to resign and at the moment doesn't appear to want to do so. Frank Field didn't. John Woodcock has had the whip withdrawn so probably doesn't count. Stephen Lloyd resigned the Liberal Democrats to vote for May's deal too.
That's all this Parliament. Labour weren't especially concerned until now either.
That said I think they should call one.