by Smouldering Stoat » Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:48 pm
An MP can't give notice that they are resigning and work their notice: technically they can't resign at all. Instead they apply for one of two jobs (from memory, Bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds and Steward of the Manor of Northstead) which, being offices of profit under the Crown, disqualify them from serving as an MP. Appointment is automatic but, crucially, immediate. I suppose it would be possible to say you were going to do so at some point in the future, bit not to give notice in the proper sense of the word.