P-05-1088 Trigger by-election for members wishing to change party affiliation

P-05-1088 Trigger by-election for members wishing to change party affiliation

This petition was submitted by Bleddyn Rhys Williams having collected a total of 372 signatures.

Text of Petition:                     

In the most recent term of the Senedd, a large number of MSs have changed their political affiliation. This is an undemocratic way for members to further their own political careers, against the parties they were elected to represent. When any member wishes to change their political affiliation, this should be taken to the people of their constituency. This isn't democracy, and can lead to dangerous ideas/parties being introduced to the Senedd.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 26/01/2021.

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and in light of the response received, the proximity of the next Senedd election and the consequent impossibility of enacting such a change in primary legislation at this time, the Committee agreed to close the petition and thank the petitioner.

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It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 26/01/21.

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Vale of Clwyd
• North Wales

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