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Members of the Lords cannot be MPs

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There are some limits on who can stand for election to the House of Commons. Members of the House of Lords cannot stand for election as MPs, though they may hold other public offices. Members of the armed forces, civil servants and people guilty of certain serious crimes also cannot stand.

Memory tip: Members of the Lords, the armed forces and civil servants cannot stand as MPs.

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Members of the House of Lords can stand for election to the House of Commons.

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