Likely date revealed for Runcorn and Helsby by-election
The formal process of selecting a replacement for Mike Amesbury has started
The Runcorn and Helsby by-election is likely to take place on May 01.
The formal process for replaced Mike Amesbury has been triggered in the House of Commons.
The former Labour politician quit Parliament after being convicted of assault.
Business in the Commons on Tuesday started with Government chief whip Sir Alan Campbell asking for the writ for the vacant seat to be issued on March 26.
The by-election has to take place between 21 and 27 working days from the issuing of the writ, suggesting it will take place on May 1.
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