Date set for Newark by-election after Mercer resigns
The by-election was sparked by the resignation of Patrick Mercer who quit as MP for Newark after being investigated for allegedly taking cash to ask questions in Parliament.
Nigel Farage will NOT fight for Newark seat
UKIP leader Nigel Farage will not be fighting the by-election in Newark, he has confirmed.
The by-election was sparked by the resignation of Patrick Mercer.
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