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To: UK government, UK voters, civil liberty groups
The public should be able to fire MP's
Appoint an independent body to be a public point of referral concerning MP's misconduct in office and having the powers to discipline, warn or terminate employment - in line with existing employment law
Why is this important?
MP's are paid out of taxpayer revenue - the vast majority of MP's are the product of a selection process in which the public plays no part - so we extend them a considerable degree of trust when we believe they will work in the best interests of their constituents and the wider UK population. When it becomes apparent, either through assessment, admission or exposure, that this trust has been broken we should not expect these people to fall on their swords or allow them to be dealt with by their party - we need an empowered body who can terminate their employment and if necessary, refer their conduct to the police.
