UK: Conservative MP ousted through recall petition, by-election to be set

A recall election against former Conservative MP Peter Bone has gotten to the ballot after he was suspended for six weeks for sexual misconduct and bullying his staff. As per UK rules (see below) the office is now vacant, no word yet if Bone will seek election in the by-election. Bone has been in office since 2005 and was previously deputy leader of Commons. Petitioners handed in 10505 signatures and needed 7904.

As with other recalls in UK, a suspension of 10 days from Parliament leads to the ability to start a recall petition. If enough signatures are gathered, the official is automatically removed and a by-election is scheduled.