Should there be term limits set for Members of Parliament?
A term limit is a law which limits the length of time a person may serve in an elected office. In the UK the Prime Minister and Members of Parliament must be re-elected every five years. The Lord Speaker is elected for a period of five years, and can serve no more than two terms.
49% Yes |
51% No |
42% Yes |
41% No |
4% Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
7% No, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
3% Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits |
2% No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
0% Yes, term limits for the House but not the Senate |
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9MFSRN45 days5D
Yes! Add a minimum term of a year, so folks in power for 2 weeks don't end up with a fat old pension
@9M4MY762wks2W
No, but salaries should be reflective if the salaries of the rest of the country and they should be required to have worked in industry, nursing, teaching, etc….
@9LXL7HY3wks3W
No, it would hamper the legislative process with constant by-elections, with general elections and the 'Recall of MPs Act 2015' holding MPs to account.
@9L4VP4X2mos2MO
Yes. Term limits should be promoted until corporate and organizational lobbying/funding is abolished, along with other forms of corruption which does not lead to true and healthy democratic representation.
@9KZM56S2mos2MO
No, but an MP should not be allowed to run for the same constituency after winning two elections and losing a 3rd. Give new aspiring politicians a chance. The defeated MP can run elsewhere however.
@9HD7XT3 6mos6MO
Difficult - some people are exceptional and we want their public service for as long as possible - age however find the mind and there should be cognitive testing post 65
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