2016 Batley and Spen by-election
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| Date | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Interest of | "Philip Cross" |
| Description | By election caused by the murder of Jo Cox |
The 2016 Batley and Spen by-election was a by-election in the British House of Commons constituency of Batley and Spen, in West Yorkshire. This was the fifth by-election of the 56th UK Parliament.
The by-election was triggered by the murder of incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox during the EU Referendum campaign on 16 June 2016.[1]
Questions have been raised about this by-election:
1. When is the Batley and Spen by-election to be held?
2. Who decided on the date?
3. Was it being delayed because of the PLP challenge to Jeremy Corbyn?[2]
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