British By-Elections

Parliamentary by-election happens when a seat in the House of Commons becomes vacant between general elections, whether the sitting MP dies, resigns, goes bankrupt, is convicted of a crime or is subject to a recall petition. Whatever the circumstances, by-elections have long provided some the most dramatic moments in British parliamentary history.
In this latest volume of political essays, Iain Dale picks the most consequential by-elections of the modern era and presents a series of thoroughly researched, and absorbing essays by some of the finest political writers working today.

Iain Dale is an award-winning broadcaster with LBC Radio and presents their evening show. He co-presents the For the Many podcast with Jacqui Smith. He has written or edited more than 50 books, including Kings and Queens, The Presidents, The Prime Ministers, On This Day in Politics and Why Can't We All Just Get Along. Signed copies of all his books can be ordered from www.politicos.co.uk. He is on all social media platforms @iaindale. He lives in Tunbridge Wells.