A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West was held on 23 November 2000, triggered by the resignation of incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) and Speaker of the House of Commons Betty Boothroyd. The by-election was won by Labour Party candidate Adrian Bailey with a 16% majority.
It was held on the same day as by-elections in Glasgow Anniesland and Preston, both of which were also won by Labour.
Background
Boothroyd resigned from the House of Commons as an MP and as Speaker on 23 October 2000, triggering a writ to move the by-election.
In 1997 the major parties had observed a recent tradition by not opposing the Speaker seeking re-election. On its return to partisan politics the seat reverted to Labour, in a similar result to that seen in 1992.
Result
Previous result
References
External links
- Campaign literature from the by-election