Allowing MPs to job share would bring benefit constituents, democracy, and the MPs themselves

Job-sharing has been a reality for some years now, with it being seen as a useful method to allow flexibility – particularly for disabled people, women, and other under-represented groups. However the prospect of it being introduced for Westminster elections seems remote. Emma Rome argues that the powers that be should reconsider, and that there are numerous benefits to allowing it, including higher voting rate and greater diversity.