Policy #851: "Stand as an MP based on signatures of support"
This is the votes by vote definition of Public Whip policy #851: "Stand as an MP based on signatures of support". You may want to read an introduction to policies, or read more about Public Whip.
Someone who believes that The current system of political candidates having to pay a deposit which they lose if they fail to obtain a number of votes should be replaced by a system of collecting signatures. If a person if able to obtain a pre-defined number of signatures from an area in a fair and honest manner they should be allowed to appear on the ballot paper. would have voted like this...
House | Date | Subject | Policy vote |
Commons | 9 Mar 2004 | Young People and Democracy | Majority (strong) |
Commons | 22 Jun 2004 | Electoral System | Majority |
Commons | 29 Nov 2005 | Representation of the People (Reduction of Voting Age) | minority (strong) |