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.
Newark UKIP chairman prefers local man in by-election
The chairman of UKIP in Newark says he would prefer a local man to stand in the by-election in the town, following the resignation of Patrick Mercer.
Peter Weston-Davies added that he was slightly disappointed Nigel Farage had decided not to stand in it however, and that he was not 'scared' to be a candidate.
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