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 by-election to be held on June 5
A by-election to select the new MP for Newark in Nottinghamshire will be held on June 5, it has been announced.
The by-election was sparked by the resignation of former MP for the constituency Patrick Mercer, following allegations that he accepted money to ask questions in parliament.
It comes as MPs are set to publish a report of their investigation into the claims today.
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