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.
People in Newark react to Patrick Mercer's resignation
People in Newark have reacted to the resignation of their MP, Patrick Mercer. Many told ITV News Central that he was a respected MP in the area, but felt he had to resign once the allegations emerged that he took cash in return for asking questions in Parliament.
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