By-elections — the British equivalent of a U.S. special election — are held when a member of Parliament resigns, dies or becomes enmeshed in tabloid scandal and are flung out of office by angry voters.
Politics
A political nerd’s guide to Britain’s by-election
By-elections — the British equivalent of a U.S. special election — are held when a member of Parliament resigns, dies or becomes enmeshed in tabloid scandal and are flung out of office by angry voters.
Published June 8, 2026, 9:56 AM
Updated June 16, 2026, 11:13 PM2.3K
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