2016 Batley and Spen by-election

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Event.png 2016 Batley and Spen by-election  Rdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
Date2016
Interest of"Philip Cross"
DescriptionBy election caused by the murder of Jo Cox

The 2016 Batley and Spen by-election was a by-election in the British House of Commons constituency of Batley and Spen, in West Yorkshire. This was the fifth by-election of the 56th UK Parliament.

The by-election was triggered by the murder of incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox during the EU Referendum campaign on 16 June 2016.[1]

Questions have been raised about this by-election:

1. When is the Batley and Spen by-election to be held?

2. Who decided on the date?

3. Was it being delayed because of the PLP challenge to Jeremy Corbyn?[2]

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