Conservatives Face Prospect of Another By-Election After Suspension of MP

The suspension of Peter Bone MP doesn’t come as good news for the Conservative Party, which has only managed to hold one seat in seven by-elections in 2023.

Peter Bone, Conservative MP is seen in London, England on July 6, 2022. Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images

Britain could hold another by-election after the suspension of the MP for Wellingborough over bullying and sexual misconduct relating to a staff member.

The Conservatives are at risk of losing another seat, following the six-week suspension of Peter Bone from the Commons.