1996 South East Staffordshire by-election
In this article, we will explore the impact that 1996 South East Staffordshire by-election has had in different areas of society. Since its arrival, 1996 South East Staffordshire by-election has captured the attention of millions of people and has generated discussions around its influence in various spheres. Over the years, 1996 South East Staffordshire by-election has proven to be a relevant topic that has triggered significant changes in the way we relate, work and entertain ourselves. In this sense, it is essential to analyze how 1996 South East Staffordshire by-election has transformed our reality and what implications it has for the future. From its emergence to the present, 1996 South East Staffordshire by-election has left an indelible mark on society, which leads us to reflect on its impact and possible long-term consequences.
 | |||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 62% | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||
A by-election was held for the British House of Commons constituency of South East Staffordshire on 11 April 1996, following the death the previous December of the sitting Conservative MP Sir David Lightbown.
The result was a Labour gain from the Conservatives with a large swing.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Brian Jenkins | 26,155 | 60.1 | +22.0 | |
| Conservative | Timothy James | 12,393 | 28.5 | –22.2 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Janette Davy | 2,042 | 4.7 | –4.9 | |
| UKIP | Andrew Smith | 1,272 | 2.9 | New | |
| Monster Raving Loony | David Sutch | 506 | 1.2 | New | |
| National Democrats | Sharron Edwards | 358 | 0.8 | New | |
| Liberal | Steven Mountford | 332 | 0.8 | New | |
| Churchill Conservative | Leslie Tucker | 123 | 0.3 | New | |
| L!VE TV | News Bunny | 85 | 0.2 | New | |
| Daily Loonylugs Earring Up the World | Tony Samuelson | 80 | 0.2 | New | |
| Natural Law | David Lucas | 53 | 0.1 | New | |
| Action Against Crime | Frederick Sandy | 53 | 0.1 | New | |
| Restoration of Death Penalty | Alan Wood | 45 | 0.1 | New | |
| Majority | 13,762 | 31.6 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 43,497 | 62.0 | |||
| Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | +22.1 | |||
Notes on candidates
News Bunny was a character on the cable channel Live TV. The candidate was an employee of the channel who changed his name for the purposes of the election.
The ballot paper description of the candidate N Samuelson was "Daily Loonylugs Earing Up the World".
See also
- 2023 Tamworth by-election (another by-election in the successor constituency)
- List of United Kingdom by-elections
- List of parliamentary constituencies in Staffordshire
References
- ^ Ibrahim, Youssef M. (13 April 1996). "Labor Deals Major's Tories A New Blow In Local Vote". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ a b Boothroyd, David. "Results of Byelections in the 1992-97 Parliament". United Kingdom Election Results. Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2015.