This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
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Whistleblowing to MPs (710 KB, PDF)
Public interest disclosure law now protects whistleblowers that disclose information to Members of Parliament, provided certain conditions are satisfied. This note summarises and briefly explains those conditions.
For a fuller overview of the law in this area, see the Library’s standard note on whistleblowing: Whistleblowing and gagging clauses: the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1999, SN248.
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Whistleblowing to MPs (710 KB, PDF)
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